[04-04-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle near 8th Street

A pedestrian crash led to a person’s death in Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon, April 4, 2023.

The deadly collision reportedly occurred around 1:42 p.m. close to 8th and P streets.

According to authorities, they received calls about a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. When they arrived, they discovered the victim had succumbed to their injuries.

Meanwhile, the vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officials. At about 5:25 p.m., officers cleared those roads.

P Street was closed between 7th and 10th Streets, while 8th Street was closed between O and Q Street while investigations were ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Crash Statistics

According to a Governors Highway Safety Association study, there were 7,485 pedestrian fatalities in 2021, the highest figure in 40 years.

Pedestrian deaths caused by speeding increased from 7.2% in 2019 to 8.6% in 2020. Speed significantly impacts pedestrian safety as vehicle speed increases exponentially, and the chance of a pedestrian being killed increases from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

A pedestrian struck by a car usually suffers severe injuries. Car-pedestrian collisions are more likely to harm pedestrians.

One of the main reasons why pedestrians are injured or killed is because drivers fail to yield to pedestrians or brake suddenly.

Pedestrians should always use the sidewalks, avoid alcohol and drugs, and cross parking lots and driveways cautiously. They will therefore be less likely to sustain injuries during these encounters.

What You Should After a Pedestrian Accident

A police report can be obtained by contacting the local police department where the accident occurred. Your police department will be able to provide you with information about obtaining a copy of your report. We can provide you with a copy of your report if you are unable to obtain it directly from the police department. Our online form can be filled out for this purpose.

As soon as we receive your request for a copy of your report, we will begin the claims process on your behalf without charging you anything up front. Our team will work with you throughout this process until all documentation and information regarding your claim are obtained.

Trusted Pedestrian Accident Attorneys in Sacramento

Drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians or brake suddenly are leading causes of pedestrian injuries and deaths.

Pedestrians should always use the sidewalks, avoid alcohol and drugs, and cross parking lots and driveways cautiously. They will therefore be less likely to sustain injuries during these encounters.

No pedestrian crossing should ever be compromised, even if it isn’t technically necessary. Pedestrians always have. If there has been a legal violation, the perpetrator will be questioned.

Victims’ families can seek compensation for their losses by filing a wrongful death claim. There could be a lawsuit for wrongful death or mental distress.

Our firm is committed to addressing its clients’ demands. You can count on our Sacramento pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, to aggressively pursue the monetary damages their clients are due following a pedestrian collision.

We aim to reduce traffic incidents by making drivers accountable for their actions. Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website for a free case review.