[03-16-2022] Marin County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in San Rafael

According to the California Highway Patrol, an unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 101 early Wednesday morning, March 16, 2022.

Officers were dispatched at 3:45 a.m. to a report of a vehicle striking a pedestrian on southbound U.S. Highway 101 just north of the San Pedro Road off-ramp.

At 3:56 a.m., the CHP issued a SigAlert, closing the highway’s left three southbound lanes and contacting the coroner.

According to the CHP, the right two lanes were open to traffic as of 5:07 a.m.

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

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Injuries and even deaths are possible when pedestrians are involved in a collision with another vehicle. Pedestrians are not as well-protected as passengers in cars and motorcycles when it comes to deadly collisions.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise in the United States. Pedestrians have accounted for a large percentage of all road deaths over the past three decades.

It is estimated that between 2007 and 2016, there was a 27% increase in the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States, while other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

Five thousand nine hundred seventy-seven Americans lost their lives on foot in 2017. People die at an average of 88 minutes per day. Over 137,000 visits to the emergency room in 2017 were due to non-fatal injuries sustained by pedestrians in vehicle collisions.

According to recent studies, pedestrians in California face a higher risk of injury or death than in other states. In 2018, California’s roadways claimed the lives of 893 pedestrians and injured 14,000 others.

Most pedestrian accidents are caused by driver negligence, including speeding and failure to yield. Being backed by an experienced legal representative is critical when confronted with such difficulties.

Marin County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Traffic Collision

Drivers must slow down regardless of whether a pedestrian is in a designated crosswalk. Passenger priority is required at all intersections subject to regulation. When a car hits a pedestrian, the police will investigate to see if the driver violated any traffic laws along the way.

Families who have lost a loved one can seek restitution from those responsible for their loss through a wrongful death claim. Compensation for lost wages, funeral costs, and pain and suffering are a few examples of damages that may be awarded.

Our Marin County car accident lawyers at Arash Law are committed to defending our clients’ rights and interests to the fullest extent possible. They know how to win a case because of their extensive experience in settlement negotiations and courtroom battles at Arash Law.

Holding dangerous drivers accountable will help save lives. If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, a truck accident, a slip, and fall accident, or any other type of motor vehicle accident, Arash Law can help you get the compensation you deserve.

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