Annapolis, MD (March 6, 2022) – A pedestrian crash reported in the Annapolis area late Friday evening has claimed one man’s life. On March 4, the Maryland State Police responded to the scene of a crash on Interstate 97.

Preliminary reports from the state police show that 40-year-old Maria Ines Cortes-Gutierrez was driving a vehicle north on Interstate 97. For unknown reasons, she stopped her vehicle in the left lane of the interstate near the exit for Crownsville.

33-year-old Victor Antonio Diaz Aguilera noticed the vehicle stopped on the roadway. Aguilera stopped and exited his vehicle to check on Cortes-Gutierrez. At the same time, a third vehicle was coming through the area and struck Aguilera as he exited his vehicle.

Aguilera sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Cortes-Gutierrez was arrested for driving under the influence.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Victor Antonio Diaz Aguilera. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Maryland

Pedestrian crashes in the state of Maryland take the lives of more than 100 people every year. These accidents are often devastating for everyone involved. Many families have a very difficult time dealing with the mental and emotional impacts of the unexpected and tragic loss of a loved one. Dealing with the financial consequences just makes everything even more challenging.

When victims lose their lives, in motor vehicle accidents, families are often forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on funeral expenses, burial costs, and other financial burdens they face. Dealing with these unanticipated expenses while being left without a source of income can be challenging.

In some instances, families can seek legal guidance from a wrongful death lawyer in Annapolis. Families affected by fatal crashes are often able to obtain compensation for lost earning capacity, the loss of inheritance, funeral costs, and more.

Annapolis Wrongful Death Lawyers

At The Yost Legal Group, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Annapolis have around two decades of experience fighting to help bereaved families get justice. Our knowledge of wrongful death laws in Maryland enables our team to fight aggressively to help people affected by fatal crashes get justice.

Some of the services we provide for families who have lost loved ones include:

• Investigating the crash
• Gathering evidence from the scene of the auto wreck and various sources
• Working with experts who can recreate the scene of the collision
• Work with experts who can determine the true value of your case
• Handle negotiations with insurance companies
• Provide you with aggressive and fearless representation inside the courtroom

You do not have to move forward and fight for the compensation you deserve on your own. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Maryland as soon as possible to get started on your case. Call our team today at 1-800-YOST LAW or 1-800-967-8529 to schedule a free case review.

Note: Our team of writers utilizes outside sources when creating these blog posts including local news sources, social media outlets, local police accident reports, and state police accident reports. If you find any information that is incorrect, please contact us right away so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. 

Disclaimer: This post is not a solicitation for business and none of the information provided in this post should be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. If you have been injured in an accident, seek medical advice as soon as possible. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.