[05-22-2022] Riverside County, CA – 13-Year-Old Boy Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Indio

A 13-year-old pedestrian identified as Ismael F. was killed after being struck by a pickup truck in Indio on Sunday, May 22, 2022.

According to the Indio Police Department, the fatal traffic collision occurred at 8:22 p.m. at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Oasis Street.

According to Indio Police spokesperson Ben Guitron, Fuentes died at the scene.

Fuentes attended Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School, according to Desert Sands Unified School District spokesperson Mary Perry.

The driver of the pickup truck that hit Fuentes, according to Guitron, was cooperating with police.

According to the department, drugs and alcohol do not appear to have played a role in the collision.

According to the department, Avenue 48 between Monroe and Jackson Street was closed for about six hours after the accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in the death or serious injury of pedestrians. Pedestrians have no protection whatsoever from car collisions.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise in the United States. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities in the last few decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrians were killed at a rate of 27 percent lower than other traffic-related deaths between 2007 and 2016.

A total of 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States last year. According to the most recent data, 88 people die every minute.

Non-fatal pedestrian injuries accounted for 137,000 hospitalizations in 2017.

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

893 people were killed, and more than 14,000 others were injured in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Pedestrian injuries and deaths are frequently blamed on driver error such as speeding or failing to yield. It is critical to have an experienced lawyer on your side during a legal proceeding.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The driver must slow down and exercise caution if the pedestrian is not in a designated crosswalk. Pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections unless otherwise noted. Any violations of traffic laws by the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian will be investigated.

People who are responsible for the death of a loved one may be held liable in a lawsuit for wrongful death. Funeral expenses, as well as damages for pain and suffering and loss of income, fall under the umbrella of the term compensatory damages.

We strive to protect our clients’ interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the rights of their clients to financial compensation for their losses.

The lives of innocent people can be saved if responsible drivers are on the road. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Arash Law immediately.

Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.