[02-19-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Pedestrian Killed by a Drunk Driver on Highway 101

An unidentified pedestrian was killed following a deadly accident involving a DUI driver on Highway 101 on early Saturday morning, February 19, 2022.

The fatal pedestrian crash happened on Highway 101, just south of River Road, at approximately 4:00 a.m.

A Honda Pilot struck a pedestrian who was walking in the traffic lanes. The pedestrian was killed in the crash; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Meanwhile, the driver pulled onto the right shoulder and cooperated with authorities. Officers later determined that the Honda driver was under the influence at the accident.

The Honda driver was identified as 29-year-old Jesus J. he was arrested on DUI-related charges and taken to county jail.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway. Anyone that can provide additional information about the case is urged to contact the Santa Rosa CHP at 707-588-1400.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are becoming more common around the country. Pedestrians have been responsible for a considerable proportion of roadway fatalities over the last 33 years.

In 2015, more than 5,400 pedestrians were killed, and another 70,000 were injured in traffic accidents. In 2015, about 10% more pedestrians were murdered than in the preceding year.

Pedestrians were responsible for 15% of traffic-related deaths and 3% of traffic-related injuries in the same year. Between 2006 and 2015, the number of individuals killed in car accidents declined by around 18%, whereas people killed in pedestrian accidents climbed by 12%.

In this case, the accident was caused by a drunk driver. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol was implicated in nearly half (47 percent) of pedestrian fatalities.

A driver with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit of 0.08 percent was responsible for more than one-third of all pedestrian fatalities. Fifteen percent of all crashes involved a driver over the legal limit—08 percent in terms of blood alcohol content.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Sonoma County

It can be terrible to lose a loved one suddenly due to a deadly DUI accident. The stress and grief they are experiencing may be too much for them to bear. While waiting for the outcome of the official inquiry, the victim’s family has the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit.

The victim’s family can seek compensation for the damages (such as loss of companionship and income, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish) caused by the accident through a wrongful death claim.

Arash Law’s Sonoma County pedestrian accident lawyer can be a valuable legal resource for the bereaved family during these trying times. They will battle tenaciously for their client’s rights while ensuring that the careless driver is held accountable for their alleged crime.

Arash Law has vast experience handling complex personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits resulting from pedestrian accidents. Call (888) 488-1391 today for a free consultation, or fill out our online contact form.