[02-16-2023] San Francisco County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Collision on Bay Area Freeway

One pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision on a San Francisco Bay Area highway early Thursday morning, February 16, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 4:30 a.m. on southbound Interstate 680 near Contra Costa Boulevard in Pleasant Hill.

According to CHP spokesman Adam Lane in a text message, the pedestrian was within the roadway on I-680 at the time of the crash.

The pedestrian was struck by a southbound Toyota Corolla that was unable to avoid it.

The person, whose identity has not been made public, was pronounced dead at the scene; the Toyota’s driver was unharmed.

Early investigations suggested that there might have been a second car involved.

According to the CHP log, all lanes were open by six in the morning after the freeway was briefly closed.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact CHP at 925-646-4980.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, 7,485 pedestrian fatalities occurred in 2021.

Speed-related pedestrian deaths increased by 8.6% in 2020 compared to 2019. Pedestrian safety is greatly affected by speed. Pedestrian fatalities increase dramatically with vehicle speed, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

Accidents involving pedestrians are often fatal. In almost all collisions between cars and pedestrians, serious injuries occur.

Nowadays, pedestrian injuries and fatalities are more common than ever. In car accidents, pedestrians are always the most vulnerable.

A pedestrian must walk on sidewalks, stay away from intoxicants and drugs, cross parking lots with caution, and drive carefully. In this way, there is less chance that they will be hurt in these encounters.

How Do I File a Police Report After an Accident?

Ensure that law enforcement arrives on the scene and files a report. When interviewed at the location of the accident, tell the truth about what you witnessed and experienced. Be cautious when speaking, and avoid making assumptions about things you don’t understand. When victims are anxious and shocked after an accident, even if they are not at fault, they may apologize profusely.

This act of kindness may be construed as evidence that you admitted guilt to avoid paying out on a claim by the insurance company.

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San Francisco County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

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