[05-05-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – One Person Injured in Pedestrian Crash at Oakdale Road

One unidentified person was injured following a pedestrian accident in Modesto on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

According to police, the collision occurred around 8:00 a.m. at Oakdale Road and Scenic Drive.

Little information was available, but the person who was struck suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.

According to the authorities, the driver in that collision stayed on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

While driving, more people are injured or killed by pedestrians and motorcycle riders. Their safety is jeopardized in the event of a catastrophe.

Many people have been fatally or severely injured while walking in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, there was a 14 percent decrease in traffic-related deaths, but more people were killed walking than driving.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed last year. One person dies every 88 minutes, according to this estimate. In 2017, more than 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

In comparison to other states, California has a disproportionately high number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries. California had 893 pedestrian deaths and 14,000 injuries in 2013.

Speeding and failure to yield to pedestrians are two of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents. In cases like these, it’s critical to have the counsel of an experienced lawyer.

Stanislaus County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the United States, accidents happen frequently. You or a loved one may never know what will happen after an accident. Families who have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident may be able to receive assistance.

Legal and emotional avenues are among the options available to those in need of assistance. Insurance companies love to prey on people who have recently lost a loved one because they are vulnerable and vulnerable. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to make sure your legal rights are protected.

Our Stanislaus County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend the legal rights of injured victims and pursue fair compensation on their behalf. Compensation for the deceased’s loved ones can include lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional distress in wrongful death lawsuits, as well as other damages.

It doesn’t matter how difficult a case is; Arash Law’s legal experts can handle it. If you’d like to speak with a member of our legal team, please call (888) 488-1391.