[03-20-2022] San Diego County, CA – Woman Killed Following a Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Hancock Street

An unidentified 61-year-old woman was killed after a fatal pedestrian crash near Hancock Street on Sunday night, March 20, 2022.

The fatal accident happened at approximately 10:00 p.m. on Rosecrans Street near Hancock Street.

The woman was trying to cross Rosecrans Street in a sitting position when she was struck by a passing vehicle.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The driver claims that he was unable to see the woman.

The woman was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately, she succumbed to injuries before she arrived. She was pronounced dead. Her identity has not been disclosed.

Local authorities are further investigating the case. Witnesses who can provide additional helpful information about the crash are asked to call the San Diego police or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian accident is one of the most deadly on the road. This is partly because pedestrians are more at risk of traffic-related injuries and deaths than other road users. In the event of an accident, they have no protection.

Approximately 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in the United States in 2017. This means that death happens in the United States approximately every 88 minutes. Non-fatal collision-related injuries accounted for an estimated 137,000 emergency room visits for pedestrians in 2017.

Some of the most dangerous roads in the country can be found in California. Death rates in California are 25 percent higher than those in other states, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There were 893 pedestrian deaths and 14,000 injuries in California alone in 2018.

Every year, 1,000 pedestrians and bicyclists in San Diego are critically injured in traffic collisions. San Diego had the highest number of pedestrian deaths in nine years in 2018, with more than 100 people killed. Fifteen of them were hit-and-run incidents.

San Diego County Accident Lawyers for Pedestrian Accident Victims

Losing a loved one from a sudden traffic accident can be devastating. Insurance firms and other third parties could manipulate the victim’s family while they are vulnerable. To avoid this, you must have a lawyer fighting for your rights with you.

Even if the official investigation is still ongoing, it is recommended that the victim’s relatives retain legal counsel and file a wrongful death claim.

The victim’s family might bring a wrongful death lawsuit to seek damages (such as lost wages and companionship, burial expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress).

It would be best if you had the legal assistance of Arash Law’s San Diego County accident lawyers following a deadly pedestrian accident. They can also be a great help to the victim’s family during this difficult period. Call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.