[03-20-2023] Santa Clara County, CA – Elderly Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Vehicle in Palo Alto

An elderly pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Palo Alto on Monday morning, March 20, 2023.

According to the Palo Alto Police Department, the fatal crash occurred around 10:24 a.m. at the Charleston Road and Commercial Street intersection.

The man in his 80s was reportedly walking in an unmarked crosswalk when he was struck by a 2002 Ford F-150 driven by a man in his 60s traveling west on Commercial Street.

Prior to the crash, the motorist had stopped at the stop sign before turning right onto Charleston.

The pedestrian hit his head on the pavement after falling backward. He was rushed to the hospital where he died the following day. The driver remained on the scene, called for assistance, and cooperated with the authorities.

The cause of the crash is still being looked into, but it doesn’t appear that either alcohol or drugs were involved. Anybody who may have seen the collision is asked to contact the authorities.

The police did not disclose the identity of the pedestrian and the motorist.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number of people killed in car accidents decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, according to data compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association. Yet, the percentage of pedestrian deaths rose by 27% throughout the same time frame.

This data suggests that even going for a stroll along American streets and roadways is getting more dangerous with each passing year.

In 2016, there were 5,977 fatalities involving pedestrians in the United States. Around 88 people were dying per minute by the end of that year. More than 137,000 pedestrians were injured in traffic incidents the following year in 2017.

Throughout the state of California in 2012, pedestrians suffered over 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities. Statistics show that this is the leading cause of injury for Californian pedestrians.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

If you are involved in a pedestrian crash, you must notify the police immediately. When dealing with law enforcement or an insurance company, you must always provide accurate information and avoid making assumptions. Sometimes the innocent victim apologizes for the situation. The insurance company can use such behavior as evidence against a claim
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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Santa Clara County

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