[01-18-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – Pedestrian Accident in Pittsburg Injures One Person

An unidentified man was seriously hurt after getting struck by a suspected DUI driver in Pittsburg on Tuesday afternoon, January 18, 2022.

[01-18-2022] Contra Costa County, CA - Pedestrian Accident in Pittsburg Injures One PersonThe accident transpired at approximately 4:00 p.m. in the area of Buchanan Road near Meadows Avenue in Pittsburg.

The victim parked their vehicle on the side of Buchanan Road before the accident. The victim then crossed the road but was suddenly struck by a westbound vehicle.

The victim sustained critical injuries in the crash and was immediately airlifted to an area hospital to receive treatment.

Authorities then determined that the involved driver may have been intoxicated with drugs at the time of the accident. He was arrested on DUI-related charges.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses that can give more information about the accident are urged to call the Pittsburg Police Department Tip-Line at 925-252-4040.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In recent years, pedestrian deaths in the United States have become a major problem. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

In California, numerous pedestrians are hurt, and several are killed in accidents each year. Many of these pedestrian accidents are caused by distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failing to respect traffic laws.

The primary cause of these accidents is driver negligence. In this case, an intoxicated driver could not yield the right of way to a pedestrian. Driving when high on drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. Unfortunately, DUI accidents are not commonplace in the United States.

Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is one of the most reckless and hazardous things a driver can do. Every day, roughly 30 individuals are killed in drunk driving incidents in the United States.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Contra Costa County

As experienced California pedestrian accident attorneys, we at Arash Law know how to obtain the maximum compensation available under California law for injuries and deaths to pedestrians that have been caused by negligent drivers, truck drivers, bicyclists, or motorcyclists.

Arash Law’s experienced personal injury lawyers have extensive expertise and knowledge representing California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accident cases.

The Contra Costa pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law have an intimate understanding of the law that applies in such circumstances, and we take the time to get to know our clients and their cases in intimate detail, which enables us to obtain the most favorable settlements or jury verdicts possible for our clients.

Drunk drivers must be held accountable for their egregious and dangerous behavior. Contact us through our hotline (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.

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