[04-01-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Injured in Pedestrian Accident in Santa Clarita

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a Los Angeles County fire truck on its way to a call on Friday, April 1, 2022.

According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the collision occurred at 9:26 a.m. at Soledad Canyon Road and Shangri-La Drive.

The pedestrian’s condition was unknown when he was taken to the hospital.

There were no other injuries reported, and the pedestrian’s identity has not yet been disclosed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In the event of a car accident, pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users because they are unable to avoid fatal injuries.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States has recently risen to alarming proportions. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

When it came to drunk drivers who injure pedestrians, there was no room for doubt. It is a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. In the United States, drunk-driving accidents are not as common as they should be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 30 Americans lose their lives every day as a result of drunk driving accidents in the United States. An estimated 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States occur as a result of drunk driving. They have a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08 percent legal limit in more than 60% of the cases.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

Financial, emotional, and physical damages can be awarded to those who have been harmed by a driver or any other person. In a personal injury case, a plaintiff can seek both economic and non-economic damages.

The term “economic harm” refers to a loss of money that has been predicted in advance. Additionally, these damages include compensation for emotional distress in addition to medical expenses and lost wages. Non-economic damages can be awarded to victims who have suffered pain, suffering, or the death of a loved one.

Anyone who has suffered harm as a result of the negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct of another may be entitled to financial compensation. If your case is lost or settled out of court, we will not charge you.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will protect the rights of those injured in a pedestrian accident. You can speak with one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys for free at (888) 488-1391.