[02-25-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – One Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 101

An unidentified Oroville man was injured in a pedestrian accident on Highway 101 on Friday afternoon, February 25, 2022.

According to reports, the pedestrian crash occurred around 1:12 p.m. on the highway’s northbound lanes, just north of Highway 166.

According to investigators, a Santa Maria driver failed to avoid colliding with a pedestrian in the northbound lanes.

When first responders arrived, the pedestrian was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries.

As of 1:55 p.m., Santa Maria officials had cleared the area, and traffic was flowing again.

There are no other details available. The accident remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident can be life-changing and in some cases, fatal. Pedestrian accidents frequently result in head trauma, such as concussions or brain bleeds, as well as traumatic brain injuries.

Over 5900 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Pedestrians are at risk in California. There are 25 percent more pedestrian deaths in California than the national average, making it one of the most deadly states for pedestrians.

In 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 people were injured in California because of pedestrian accidents.

Distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, and failing to yield the right of way are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents.

Santa Barbara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Crash

An injury to a pedestrian that takes a long time to heal is difficult to handle. Victims can be under a great deal of stress at work and at home due to the trauma they’ve been exposed to.

Victims are more likely to be attacked if they attempt to defend themselves. An attorney can help pedestrians who’ve been hurt in an accident file a personal injury lawsuit.

Lawyers can help their clients get the best possible settlement in a personal injury case by negotiating with insurance companies on their behalf.

Contact our Santa Barbara County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law if you believe someone else is to blame for the death or injury of a family member. We can help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call 888 488 1391 for a free consultation with a California personal injury attorney.