[04-25-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed After a Deadly Pedestrian Crash in East Palo Alto

One unidentified man was killed following a deadly pedestrian accident in East Palo Alto on early Monday morning, April 25, 2022.

The accident transpired at approximately 5:09 a.m. on East Bayshore Road at Oakwood Drive in East Palo Alto.

The victim was pushing a shopping car along the southbound lanes when a passing vehicle suddenly struck him. The victim was wearing dark clothing at the time of the accident.

The pedestrian was unfortunately killed in the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Information about the accident is limited at the moment. The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed.

An active investigation of the crash is currently underway. Witnesses that can provide additional helpful information about the accident are urged to contact the East Palo Alto Police Department by sending an anonymous email to epa@tipnow.org or sending an anonymous text from a cell phone to (650) 409-6792. Anonymous voice mail messages may be left at (650) 409-6792.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents can result in life-threatening injuries or even fatalities. Passengers in cars and motorcycles are protected against fatal accidents, but pedestrians are not.

The number of pedestrian accidents in the United States is increasing. Pedestrians have been responsible for a considerable part of all traffic deaths during the last three decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States climbed by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

In the United States in 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car accidents. According to estimates, one person dies every 88 minutes. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms in 2017 for non-fatal crash-related injuries.

Statistics show that California is extremely dangerous for pedestrians compared to other states. On California roads in 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured.

Driver inattention, speeding, and failure to yield to pedestrians are common causes of pedestrian accidents. When dealing with problems like this, it is critical to seek the advice of an experienced attorney.

Pedestrians can avoid accidents by crossing streets at crosswalks or intersections and keeping an eye out for cars coming from all directions, including those turning left or right.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims in Santa Clara County

A car must slow down whether or not a pedestrian is in an official crosswalk. There should be no exceptions to this rule when it comes to pedestrians at all regulated crossroads. Accident investigators will investigate the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian to determine if any traffic regulations were violated.

Families who have suffered the loss of a loved one can file a wrongful death lawsuit to get damages from the person or organization responsible. Pain and suffering, lost pay, and even the cost of a loved one’s funeral are all compensable by the courts.

We at Arash Law will go to all lengths necessary to protect our clients’ rights and interests. In both out-of-court settlement talks and courtroom litigation, the Santa Clara County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law have a successful track record of representation for their clients.

Arash Law has the necessary resources to conduct a complete investigation on behalf of the victims of pedestrian accidents. A free consultation with one of our attorneys can be arranged by calling (888) 488-1391.