[02-05-2022] Placer County, CA – Two People Killed After a Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Roseville

Two people were killed following a deadly pedestrian crash in Roseville on Saturday morning, February 5, 2022.

The fatal accident occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Interstate 80 near the Roseville Parkway.

The two victims were initially traveling on INterstate 80 when they saw a collision between a Honda Accord and a Nissan Altima.

The two victims then pulled over to check on the drivers, but a 2017 Jeep Commander suddenly struck them in the center divider as they were returning to their vehicle.

The Jeep Commander was reportedly trying to avoid the two crashed vehicles but ended up hitting the two victims.

The two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. They were identified as 19-year-old Diana F. and 21-year-old Michael O.

The Jeep driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. He was not intoxicated at the time of the accident.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

Over the last 33 years, pedestrians have accounted for a considerable fraction of road deaths. 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 2017, a total of 5,977 pedestrians were killed on American roads. That equates to around one death every 88 minutes or roughly one every two minutes. In 2017, over 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for non-fatal crash-related injuries.

Pedestrians in California endure some of the country’s most hazardous conditions. Pedestrians in California must be very cautious. This is a terrible aspect of life in California. While the law requires drivers to act in specific ways, any Californian who goes anyplace regularly will tell you that most drivers in the state disregard the law.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California has a 25% higher death rate than the national average. In 2018, 893 pedestrians were murdered, and 14,000 were injured on state roadways in California alone.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Placer County

Following a fatal pedestrian accident, the victim’s family is frequently left unsure about what to do next. The vast majority of insurance companies are not on their side. They could easily be duped into accepting a significantly less settlement than the true value of their claim.

You must hire an experienced pedestrian attorney to handle your wrongful death lawsuit to avoid this.

Arash Law’s Placer County pedestrian accident lawyers have extensive experience and understanding representing California pedestrians who have been injured or killed in pedestrian accidents.

In addition, our attorneys will conduct an immediate investigation to gather evidence while it is still available. We can also handle insurance company negotiations, calculate your damages, and employ tried-and-true legal methods throughout settlement negotiations and future litigation. Call our firm right away at (888) 488-1391 for a FREE Consultation with a wrongful death lawyer.