[02-05-2023] Orange County, CA- Female Pedestrian Killed While Crossing Street in Laguna Beach

A pedestrian crash led to the death of a woman in Laguna Beach on Sunday night, February 5, 2023.

Reports indicated the deadly collision occurred around 6:00 p.m. close to the 30600 block of South Coast Highway.

According to authorities, they discovered the woman was struck by several cars and was not in the crosswalk.

Paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where she died.

Her identity was not disclosed pending notification of her next of kin.

All the involved drivers stayed on the scene to assist law enforcement.

All southbound lanes of Coast Highway from Nyes Place to Montage were shut down as they investigated the collision throughout the evening.

Investigators have requested that anyone with additional details about the collision call them at (949) 497-0701.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7 485 pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2021, the highest number in more than 40 years.

It is estimated that speed was responsible for 7.2% to 8.6% of pedestrian deaths in 2020. Speed adversely affects pedestrian safety. Pedestrian fatalities reach 90% at 58 mph, a significant increase.

US pedestrian fatalities in 2016 totaled 5,937. There were projected to be 88 fatalities per minute up until the end of the year. It is estimated that 137,000 pedestrians were injured in 2017 and required medical attention.

California is the state where pedestrian fatalities and accidents are most prevalent. There were approximately 14,000 pedestrian injuries in 2012 893 pedestrian deaths.
Pedestrians must stay on the sidewalks, avoid drugs and alcohol, and cross parking lots and driveways cautiously. By following this advice, they will have a reduced chance of getting injured in an accident.

How Do I File a Police Report After an Accident

A California driver must report accidents to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within ten (10) days of the accident if there are injuries, fatalities, or $1,000 or more of property damage. As stipulated in California Vehicle Code Section 20008, drivers must report accidents involving injuries or deaths to the California Highway Patrol or the local police department within 24 hours of the accident.

There are two ways in which people may file reports with the DMV and California Highway Patrol:

1. It is necessary to call the police in the event of an incident. A police report will be issued, an investigation will be conducted, and a report will be submitted to the DMV and CHP on your behalf.
2. You may file the report with the DMV and CHP on your own. It is essential that you complete the required forms and mail them to the appropriate offices as soon as possible.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Laguna Beach

Crosswalks are only sometimes necessary, but pedestrian safety should always be a priority. Vehicles must always yield to pedestrians. Those who appear to have violated the law may be questioned.

Injured parties have the right to seek monetary and non-monetary damages in addition to pain and suffering from the negligent party. Our legal team can provide you with legal support, help improve your odds of winning and receiving payment, and much more.

Regardless of the circumstances, our pedestrian accident lawyers in Laguna Beach at Arash Law, founded by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., prioritize their client’s needs. Our primary objective is to get you back to your routine in the shortest time possible following a serious pedestrian accident.

Arrange a no-obligation consultation by calling (888) 488-1391 or through the “Do I Have a Case?” online link on our website.