[01-30-2023] Alameda County, CA – Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle After Exiting Her Car at I-580

A 28-year-old woman who reportedly exited a car was killed after being struck by another vehicle in Castro Valley, Alameda County, on Monday morning, January 30, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal pedestrian crash occurred at around 5:00 a.m. along Interstate Highway 580 at the Interstate 238 connector.

The woman from Turlock appeared to have hopped out of a car and started walking along the highway. A 71-year-old woman from Castro Valley driving a Honda CRV east on I-580 hit her. She was declared dead on the spot.

The car the victim exited from was a white Chevy Malibu that was still occupied and not disabled. As the investigation into what caused her to exit the car continued, domestic violence or other conflicts were not initially believed to be at play.

The driver that struck the woman remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. Neither alcohol nor drugs were believed to have played a role in the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of lives lost in traffic accidents decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016. While this was happening, there was a 27% increase in pedestrian fatalities. This highlights the rising risk of serious injury or death for pedestrians on the nation’s highways in the coming years.

In 2012, 809 people were killed and 14,000 were injured in car accidents in the United States. The results show that pedestrians in California are at a far higher risk of being killed or seriously injured in a traffic event than in any other state in the United States.

In the United States, approximately 6,000 persons were killed in motor vehicle accidents in 2016. By the end of the year, 88 people were dying every minute. In the United States, automobile accidents are responsible for almost 137,000 annual hospitalizations.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

If you or someone you know has been in a pedestrian accident, immediately call 911 for assistance. When responding to queries, provide only the facts; don’t assume anything. Soon after the catastrophe, when accident victims are still in shock, they might genuinely apologize for something they did not do. Doing so will only strengthen the insurance company’s case against paying out on your claim.

Get in touch with the local law enforcement in charge of where the accident happened and request a copy of their report. Or simply fill out our online form, and we will contact them on your behalf. With it, we can start processing your claim. Contact us for a free evaluation of your case’s viability.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Alameda County

In California, a pedestrian enjoys the same legal protections against negligent drivers, cyclists, and automotive passengers in the event of a serious or fatal traffic incident. Anyone hurt or losing a loved one in a car crash that was someone else’s responsibility can sue for damages through a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

Our trusted Alameda County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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