[05-13-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 40-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Bloomington

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff Coroner’s Division, a pedestrian identified as 40-year-old Julio O. died in a traffic collision in Bloomington on May 13, 2022.

Officers from the California Highway Patrol responded at 11:00 p.m. to the intersection of Slover and Spruce Avenues.

The pedestrian, a 40-year-old Jurupa Valley resident, was pronounced dead at the scene.

There are no other details available.

The CHP is still investigating the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

People who are hit by a vehicle while on foot are more likely to die or suffer serious injuries. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in a car-on-car collision.

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries are on the rise in the United States. For the past several decades, pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

Five thousand nine hundred seventy-seven Americans lost their lives on foot in 2017. According to the most recent data, 88 people are killed every minute.

In 2017, there were 137,000 hospitalizations due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear to have a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

More than 14,000 people were hurt, and 893 people were killed in California pedestrian accidents last year.

Driver error (such as speeding or failing to yield) is frequently blamed for pedestrian injuries and deaths. Having an experienced attorney on your side is absolutely essential in any legal proceeding.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers are still required to slow down and be extra cautious when approaching a pedestrian who is not in a marked crosswalk. To the extent permitted by law, pedestrians must always have the right-of-way at all intersections. The driver who struck the pedestrian will be investigated to see if he or she broke any traffic laws.

Families who have suffered the loss of a loved one may bring a wrongful death claim against those responsible. Damages for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and even funeral expenses are all examples of compensatory damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we seek to safeguard the interests of our clients. Our San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the victims’ rights to compensation.

Careless drivers can be held responsible for their actions, saving the lives of innocent people.

We have earned a reputation as the state’s top car accident lawyers in California. We offer free consultations to anyone in California, no matter where they live. Call (888) 488-1391 to set up a free appointment with one of our attorneys.