[05-27-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 44-Year-Old Pedestrian Dead After Being Fatally Struck By Vehicle on Essex Road

According to the authorities, a 44-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck after a crash on Interstate 40 Friday, May 27, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the incident around 9:51 p.m. on the eastbound I-40 highway, west of Essex Road.

Officers arrived to find one victim, Israel F., 44, suffering from critical injuries due to the collision.

According to investigators, Fenske was walking along the eastbound lanes of the freeway when he was struck by a vehicle.

Despite the efforts of first responders to save his life, Fenske succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s unclear whether the involved driver stayed at the scene of the accident or not at this time.

The California Highway Patrol Station in Needles is still looking into the pedestrian collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the NHTSA report, one pedestrian is killed in traffic every two hours. Furthermore, one pedestrian is injured every eight minutes as a result of driving.

Each year, approximately 110,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018, up 250 from the previous year.

In California, pedestrian accidents have been on the rise. Around 1,200 pedestrians were killed in 2017, a fifth more than the year before. Meanwhile, nearly 14,000 pedestrians were injured.

Distracted, speeding, drunk, or reckless drivers cause many pedestrian accidents. They also fail to obey traffic laws and drive in the proper direction.

Pedestrians should always follow safety guidelines to avoid being hit by a car. While there is no guarantee that an accident will not occur, following the safety recommendations dramatically reduces the chances of being held responsible if one does.

Even if pedestrians are cautious and follow all rules, they may be involved in traffic accidents. It’s more challenging to be a defensive walker than it is to be a defensive driver. Pedestrians have a much harder time getting out of the way of a speeding driver.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

You may have been hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or van as a pedestrian. A pedestrian accident lawyer in San Bernardino County can help you get compensation for your injuries.

If you or a family member has been injured in a California pedestrian accident, Arash Law can help. In California, we have a lot of experience representing injured pedestrians. We can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

Each case is thoroughly investigated by Arash Law’s California pedestrian accident attorneys. We’ll gather all the evidence we need and build the best case we can. Our main goal is to help you hold the person who has harmed you responsible for their actions.

Because we’re all in this together, call us right now for a free, no-obligation consultation about your accident. Call (888) 488-1391 today to speak with one of our attorneys.