[02-09-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Pedestrian Crash in Pasadena

One unidentified person was killed following a deadly pedestrian crash in Pasadena on Wednesday night, February 9, 2022.

The accident occurred on Orange Grove Boulevard and Rosemont Avenue in Pasadena at approximately 7:00 p.m.

An unspecified vehicle struck the pedestrian for unclear reasons. The involved motorist stopped near the scene of the accident and was found to be driving without a license.

Emergency personnel arrived and found the victim lying on the roadway with serious injuries. The victim was immediately transported to an area hospital but was later pronounced dead.

The driver that struck the pedestrian was arrested for driving without a license. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

It’s unclear whether intoxication was a factor in the case. The Pasadena Police Department’s traffic section is further investigating the accident.

Fatal Pedestrian County Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians are among the most lethal on the road. This is mostly because pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to death. If something goes wrong, they have no one to blame but themselves.

In the United States, pedestrian deaths rose 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other types of traffic-related deaths fell 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

In 2017 alone, approximately 5,977 people were killed in deadly pedestrian accidents. That’s around one pedestrian death every 88 minutes.

For pedestrians, California is top of the list of states with the highest number of fatalities. According to the most recent official statistics on pedestrian safety in the United States, nearly twice as many pedestrians are killed in LA County than in any other county in the United States.

A total of 7,500 Californians lost their lives on the streets of the Golden State between 2009 and 2018. The number of pedestrian deaths on California freeways is the highest. More than two-and-a-half times as many pedestrians are killed in California than the national average.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

The victim’s relatives may make rash decisions about their case due to their current state of grief and sadness. This is why it’s best to hire an experienced lawyer familiar with wrongful death claims.

A wrongful death claim can be filed on behalf of the victim’s family to seek compensation for the damages incurred due to the accident. Loss of wages, funeral expenditures, suffering, and mental anguish are examples of this.

To hold the negligent party accountable, The Los Angeles fatal pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law vigorously defend the rights and interests of their clients. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys have years of expertise in settlement discussions and court hearings, so they know just what to do.

We can also communicate with the insurance company, calculate damages and use legal strategies to prove their worth during settlement negotiations and potential litigation. Contact our company today for a FREE consultation with an incorrect death lawyer at (888) 488-1391.