[05-27-2022] Riverside County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle After Falling From I-215 Overpass in Moreno Valley

An unidentified pedestrian man who apparently fell from an overcrossing was hit by a vehicle and killed on the 215 Freeway Friday, May 27, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision transpired at about 7:25 a.m. near SR60.

The identity of the man who was fatally injured was not immediately known to anyone who sought information about the incident.

There is currently no other information that can be provided.

The events leading up to the collision were the subject of an ongoing investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians frequently result in fatalities or serious injuries. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in any collision with a car or a motorcycle.

Pedestrian accidents are becoming more common in the United States. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic deaths in recent decades.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), while other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% during the same time period.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in the United States. Every minute, 88 people are killed, according to statistics.

In 2017, 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries were treated in hospitals. According to recent studies, Californian pedestrians have a higher risk of injury or death than pedestrians in other states.

Last year, 893 people were killed, and over 14,000 were injured in pedestrian accidents in California.

Driver error is frequently blamed for pedestrian injuries and deaths (such as speeding or failing to yield). Being represented by a knowledgeable attorney is essential in any legal matter.

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A driver must slow down even if a pedestrian is not in an official crosswalk. At all intersections, pedestrians must be given priority, subject to regulation. The driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian will be investigated to see if any traffic laws were broken.

Families who have lost a loved one may be able to file a wrongful death claim against those who are responsible. Compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and other losses, such as funeral costs.

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Innocent lives can be saved if negligent drivers are held accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact our Arash Law Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers right away.

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