[03-04-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Mother and Son Injured After a Pedestrian Crash in Santa Maria

A mother and her son were injured after getting hit by a vehicle at an intersection in Santa Maria on Friday afternoon, March 4, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 3:00 p.m. at Blosser and Stowell Roads intersection.

The woman and her 10-year-old son were crossing the street in a marked crosswalk when a passing vehicle suddenly struck them.

The 47-year-old woman and her son were rushed to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment. Their condition and their identities have not been disclosed.

The involved driver remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the mishap.

The Santa Maria Police Department is further investigating the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is not commonplace to walk down a road to reach a nearby area. On the other hand, Pedestrian accidents are unfortunately becoming more common in the United States.

Pedestrians have been responsible for a significant part of traffic deaths over the last 33 years. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in the United States. This works out to one death every 88 minutes.

Because of the state’s notoriously congested highways, California is an especially dangerous state for pedestrians. Californians are aware that pedestrians should use extra caution when crossing busy streets.

California has some of the worst pedestrian safety records in the country. According to the California Authority, the death rate in California is predicted to be 25% higher than the national average. In 2018, 893 pedestrian deaths and 14,000 pedestrian injuries were on California’s roadways.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Barbara County

Drivers are required by law to slow down whether or not the pedestrian is in a marked crosswalk. At regulated intersections, they must also give pedestrians the right of way. In a pedestrian incident, authorities will look into whether the motorist violated any traffic laws.

A lawyer can help surviving family members of the dead file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for the harm caused by the accident. Compensation for lost wages, burial expenses, discomfort, and mental anguish are some of the types of damages that may be awarded.

Arash Law will fiercely defend our clients’ rights and interests to hold the responsible party accountable. The Santa Barbara County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law have decades of expertise in settlement discussions and litigation, so they know what it takes to win a case.

Arash Law has enormous resources to conduct the most thorough investigations on behalf of our clients, whether the pedestrian accident involves a vehicle, auto, motorcycle, or bike that struck the pedestrian we are representing. For a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.