# Court of Cassation refuses to compensate pedestrian struck on expressway

> A man knocked down by a car while crossing an expressway closed to pedestrians was seeking compensation. The Court of Cassation ruled against him, finding inexcusable fault on his part.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: info) nationwide, first detected on 13 November 2026 at 10:30. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 13 November 2026 at 17:55.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Info
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 13 November 2026 at 10:30
- Updated: 13 November 2026 at 17:55
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/18456-court-of-cassation-refuses-to-compensate-pedestrian-struck-on-expressway

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Sur la route, un piéton n'est jamais en tort? Pourquoi la justice a refusé d'indemniser un homme percuté par une voiture sur une voie rapide](https://www.bfmtv.com/auto/sur-la-route-un-pieton-n-est-jamais-en-tort-pourquoi-la-justice-a-refuse-d-indemniser-un-homme-percute-par-une-voiture-sur-une-voie-rapide_AD-202611130411.html) — BFMTV / RMC, 13 November 2026 at 10:30
- [La victime d’un accident de la route peut se voir refuser une indemnisation pour faute inexcusable](https://www.cnews.fr/france/2026-11-13/la-victime-dun-accident-de-la-route-peut-se-voir-refuser-une-indemnisation-pour) — CNews, 13 November 2026 at 17:55

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