[04-17-2022] Marin County, CA – 35-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Mill Valley

According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle struck and killed a 35-year-old man on Highway 101 near Mill Valley on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

According to Officer Darrel Horner of the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred around 9:50 p.m. on southbound Highway 101 north of the Seminary Drive exit.

The man was standing in the right lane, in the path of a Toyota Sienna, according to police.

According to the preliminary investigation, the driver was unable to avoid a collision.

According to the Marin County Coroner’s Office, the victim was identified as 35-year-old Andrew B. of Lockport, New York.

According to Horner, the driver exited the highway at Seminary Drive, reported the incident to police, and remained on the scene during the investigation. The driver was not hurt in any way.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to have played a role in the collision, according to Horner.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Passengers in an enclosed vehicle are less likely to die in a collision than pedestrians because pedestrians have less protection in the event of an accident.

U.S. pedestrian fatality rates have risen precipitously over the last few years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of people killed while walking increased by 27%, while the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents decreased by 14%.

Some of the most beautiful cities in the United States can be found in California. Unfortunately, Californian roads are not as friendly to pedestrians as they could be compared to other states. According to residents of the state, the roads of California should be approached with extreme caution by pedestrians.

Pedestrians face some of the most hazardous conditions on the state’s roadways. According to the California Authority, there is a 25% higher death rate in California than the national average. In 2018, there were 893 people killed and 14,000 injured while walking in California.

Marin County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian accidents can be a stressful and distressing experience for the victims’ families. A wrongful death claim for damages can be filed by the victim’s family as the investigation continues.

A wrongful death claim can be filed by the family of a person who has died as a result of the negligence of another party in order to recover lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed by a negligent driver, Arash Law can help you get the maximum compensation possible under California law.

Our Marin County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to represent Californians who have been seriously injured or killed due to other people’s negligence.

Our legal team will get to work right away to gather evidence while it’s still readily available. As part of our services, we can handle insurance company negotiations, calculate your damages, and apply tried-and-true legal methods during settlement negotiations and potential litigation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation.