[05-23-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Fatally Struck By Vehicle in Sacramento

A pedestrian woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Watts Avenue early Monday morning, May 23, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash occurred at roughly 5:00 a.m. on Watt Avenue just north of Marconi.

A woman who may have been a transient was crossing the roadway. Ignoring the signs that warn pedestrians not to cross due to there not being a crosswalk.

Officers say she stepped into oncoming traffic and was hit and killed by a white Nissan.

The driver stayed on the scene, spoke with CHP, and left shortly afterward.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcycle riders face a higher risk of injury or death than other road users. This is because they are not adequately protected in an accident.

Pedestrian accidents have unfortunately increased dramatically. While the number of people killed in traffic decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of people killed while walking increased by 27%.

In 2017, a total of 5,977 pedestrians died in the United States. According to this estimate, one person dies every 88 minutes. In 2017, hospital emergency rooms treated an estimated 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

California has the highest number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries compared to other states. In California car accidents involving pedestrians last year, 893 people died, and 14,000 were injured.

The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are driver inattention, excessive speed, and failure to yield to pedestrians. In such situations, the advice of an experienced lawyer is crucial.

Sacramento County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every day in the United States, an accident occurs. However, the outcome of an accident involving you or a loved one can be unpredictable. There is assistance available for those whose loved ones were killed in pedestrian accidents.

This is a trying time, and experienced attorneys can help with legal and emotional issues. Because people who have recently lost a loved one are still grieving, insurance companies can take advantage of them. To ensure that your rights are protected, contact an attorney as soon as possible.

Our Sacramento County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to recover the compensation you deserve if you or a member of your family has been injured due to a pedestrian accident. Compensation for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional anguish can be sought by the families of the deceased through wrongful death claims.

Arash Law has the experience and expertise to handle any legal matter. A free consultation with one of our attorneys is available by calling us at (888) 488-1391.