[06-08-2022] Madera County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Chowchilla

According to authorities, a pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision on Highway 99 near Highway 152 in Madera County on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

According to Madera area California Highway Patrol Officer Javier R., the officers responded at about 2:40 a.m. to the area of southbound Highway 99 just south of Highway 152.

Officers arrived on the scene and discovered an adult male on the highway’s west shoulder.

According to authorities, the man apparently ran into the road and was hit by a big rig.

According to the CHP, the big rig was traveling south on Highway 99 in the No. 2 lane when the pedestrian ran in front of it, and the driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian.

According to Ruvalcaba, the pedestrian was thrown to the west shoulder of southbound Highway 99 during the collision.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The big rig driver cooperated with authorities, and drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a factor.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently killed or injured in car accidents. In the event of a collision with a vehicle, pedestrians have no protection.

The number of Americans killed or injured while crossing the street has risen precipitously in recent years. More and more people are dying on the streets because of pedestrian accidents.

Despite a 14 percent decrease in other traffic-related deaths, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in 2017. According to the most recent statistics, 88 people are killed every minute.

A total of 137,000 people were treated for non-fatal injuries sustained by pedestrians in 2017.

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

Last year, more than 14,000 people were injured, and nearly 800 people died in California pedestrian accidents.

Speeding or failing to yield are frequently cited as causes of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. In any legal proceeding, it is crucial that you are represented by an accomplished lawyer.

Madera County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

To avoid running over a pedestrian, drive slowly and cautiously when there isn’t a clearly marked crosswalk. There can be no exceptions to this rule unless specifically stated otherwise. The driver who struck the pedestrian will be investigated to see if they broke any traffic laws.

When someone close to you dies, the person or persons responsible can be held legally liable. You may be entitled to compensation for your suffering, your lost wages, or even the cost of your funeral.

Every effort is made to ensure that the legal rights of our clients are always protected. Our Madera County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to help if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident.

If only responsible drivers were on the road, innocent lives could be saved. Contact Arash Law immediately if you’ve been in a car accident.

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