[05-10-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Long Beach Results in Death of 66-Year-Old Man

One unidentified male adult was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Long Beach on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

Officers were dispatched to a non-injury traffic collision at approximately 1:51 a.m. near the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Santiago Avenue.

Officers arrived to find a single vehicle that had crashed into a stone wall.

When officers discovered an unconscious male pedestrian underneath the vehicle, a tow truck arrived on the scene and began removing the vehicle.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by the Long Beach Fire Department.

According to a preliminary investigation, the male adult driver of a white Dodge Van was traveling westbound on Pacific Coast Highway when he collided with the north curb line, entered a flower bed, rolled over several large bushes, and sideswiped a nearby wall.

Prior to the collision, the pedestrian appeared to be sleeping in the bushes and was then struck by the van.

The victim has only been identified as a 66-year-old adult male from Long Beach who is believed to be homeless.

His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin, which will be handled by the Medical Examiner-Coroner of Los Angeles County.

The investigation into the cause of the collision is still ongoing at this time.

However, it is not believed that distracted driving, impaired driving, or speed were factors in the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Compared to other road users, pedestrians and motorcycle riders face a higher risk of injury or death on the road. They aren’t adequately safeguarded in the event of an accident.

A sharp increase in pedestrian-related accidents is a terrible development. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of people killed while walking increased by 27%, while the number of people killed in other forms of traffic decreased by 14%.

Pedestrian accidents claimed the lives of 5,977 people in the United States in 2014, and there is a death every 88 minutes in the United States. There were 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries at the emergency rooms of hospitals in 2017.

When compared to other states, California has the highest number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries. 893 people were killed and 14,000 were injured in pedestrian-related car accidents in California last year, according to state statistics.

Pedestrian deaths are almost always the result of a driver’s negligence, such as failing to yield the right of way or speeding. It is critical to have legal representation when confronted with such a predicament.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every day, thousands of people are killed or injured in car accidents in the United States. What happens to you or your loved ones after an accident is something you may never know for sure. You are not alone if a loved one was killed in a pedestrian accident.

Experiential lawyers can offer both legal guidance and emotional support during this trying time for your family or business. Because they are still grieving, people who have recently lost a loved one are vulnerable to insurance scams. In order to protect your rights, you should consult with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident. The deceased’s family members can file wrongful death lawsuits to recover damages such as lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

Arash Law can assist you in resolving any legal issues you may be facing. Visit one of our offices in California or call us at (888) 488-1391.