[04-24-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Pedestrian Crash Along Interstate 5 Results in One Fatality

One person was killed in a fatal collision along Interstate 5 on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

According to a South Sacramento California Highway Patrol spokesperson, the collision occurred shortly after midnight along Interstate 5 near Florin Road.

The CHP received a report in the first lane of I-5 north of Florin.

According to authorities, the pedestrian was struck by a gray Acura TL and died as a result of the collision.

The driver remained at the scene and was not found to be intoxicated.

The pedestrian has not been identified at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcyclists are at greater risk of injury or death than other road users. The reason for this is that they are not adequately safeguarded in the event of an accident.

Sadly, the number of pedestrian accidents has increased significantly. The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in 2017. The death rate is estimated at one every 88 minutes. Hospital emergency rooms treated approximately 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries in 2017.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries when compared to other states. A pedestrian was responsible for 893 deaths and 14,000 injuries on California’s roads last year.

The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are driver negligence, speeding, and failure to yield to pedestrians. In situations like this, the advice of an experienced lawyer is critical.

Sacramento County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents happen on U.S. roads every day. However, the outcome can be unpredictable if you or a loved one are involved in an accident. If a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident, you do not have to go through this alone.

Legal counsel and emotional support are both available from experienced attorneys during this trying time. A loss of a loved one can leave a person vulnerable to insurance company manipulation because they are still in mourning. To ensure that your rights are protected, speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Our experienced Sacramento County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the compensation you and your family deserve. Through wrongful death claims, the victim’s families can seek compensation for lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

No matter what your legal issue, Arash Law has the experience and expertise to get the job done. At (888) 488-1391, or visit one of our offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, or Orange County for a free consultation.