[05-19-2022] Napa County, CA – 78-Year-Old Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash at Jefferson and Oak Streets

According to the Napa Police Department, a 78-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a pickup truck at a Napa intersection on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

According to Napa police Sgt. Aaron Medina, the crash occurred at 6:48 p.m. on Jefferson and Oak streets.

According to the sergeant, the 78-year-old man was suffering from major injuries when officers arrived on the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to the nearest hospital.

Medina said the involved vehicle, a silver Toyota Tacoma pickup truck, remained on the scene.

According to the officers, the driver cooperated and was interviewed by the authorities.

According to Medina, the pedestrian was crossing Jefferson Street westbound at Oak Street.

The vehicle involved was traveling north on Jefferson Street. The investigation is still underway.

The Napa Police Department is looking for more witnesses as well as dash camera footage or home surveillance footage from the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The inability of pedestrians to prevent fatal injuries in the event of a car accident makes them the most vulnerable road users, without a doubt.

We’ve recently seen a dramatic increase in pedestrian deaths in the United States. A 27% increase in pedestrian deaths occurred between 2007 and 2016, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

The issue of drunk drivers harming pedestrians was settled once and for all. Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol is against the law. Accidents involving drunk drivers are far less common than they should be in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 30 Americans lose their lives every day as a result of drunk driving accidents in the United States. Approximately 29% of all fatalities in the United States each year are attributed to alcohol-related vehicular accidents. They have a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08% legal limit in more than 60% of the cases.

Napa County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When someone is injured as a result of another person’s negligence, the victim has the right to sue for compensation under California law. A personal injury plaintiff may seek economic and non-economic damages.

The term economic harm refers to a quantifiable loss of money. In addition to medical costs and lost wages, these damages include compensation for emotional distress. Compensation for the victim’s mental anguish or the loss of a loved one may be awarded in lieu of monetary damages.

Those harmed by the negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct of another may be entitled to financial compensation. We won’t charge you if your case is dismissed or otherwise resolved outside of court.

Our Napa County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for the rights of pedestrian accident victims. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our attorneys.