[01-13-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 71-Year-Old Man Killed After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Victorville

A 71-year-old man identified as Larry B. was killed after a fatal pedestrian crash on Palmdale Road on Thursday evening, January 13, 2022.

The deadly accident happened just west of Cantina Drive across from the Victorville Village strip mall at approximately 5:57 p.m.

The victim was walking south across Palmdale Road when suddenly struck by a black 2013 Lexus sedan heading east.

Emergency personnel later arrived at the scene and performed life-saving measures on the victim. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene,

The Lexus driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. No other injuries were reported following the crash.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As opposed to passengers in private vehicles, motorcycle riders, and bicyclists, Pedestrians are more vulnerable to road hazards. It’s because they’re unprotected in the event of an accident.

Pedestrian accidents have unfortunately been on the rise in recent years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the United States climbed by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths declined by 14%.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in 2017. It is estimated that one person dies every 88 minutes. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated for nonfatal crash-related injuries in emergency rooms. 2

Children and the elderly are most likely to be injured or killed when walking in California. Pedestrian accidents harmed 4,000 senior Americans last year, resulting in more than 700 deaths across the country. Pedestrian accidents involving children under the age of 15 accounted for 39% of all pedestrian accidents, with roughly 10% of these cases resulting in fatalities.

Negligent/distracted driving, speeding, and drivers failing to yield to pedestrians are common causes of pedestrian accidents.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in San Bernardino County

It can be extremely stressful and distressing to lose a loved one in a deadly pedestrian accident. Regardless of the outcome of the official inquiry, the victim’s family is allowed to seek compensation for the accident’s damages through a wrongful death claim. Victims of wrongful death can seek financial compensation for lost income, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress through a wrongful death lawsuit.

Victims of wrongful death can bring the guilty party to justice, give closure to their families, and receive financial compensation for their losses by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Arash Law expresses heartfelt sympathy to people who have lost family members or spouses due to negligence.

Arash Law’s San Bernardino fatal pedestrian accident attorneys have considerable experience and knowledge defending California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents.

We take the time to get to know our clients and their issues thoroughly, allowing us to get the best settlements or jury judgments. Call (888) 488-1391 today to talk with a hit-and-run attorney about your accident.