[06-09-2022] San Francisco County, CA – Pedestrian Crash on US Highway 101 Injures One Child

According to the California Highway Patrol, a group of about 15 kids was attempting to cross when one of them was struck by a vehicle and injured on southbound U.S. 101 on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

The crash occurred just before 7:00 p.m. near an SFO Airport off-ramp.

According to CHP, the boy was struck by a rental car, a white Chrysler 300.

According to CHP, the group was crossing the freeway on their way to a motel.

The group dispersed when the boy was struck, though one person stayed behind to assist his friend.

The youngster was left with a broken leg and serious head injuries. For treatment, he was taken to a nearby hospital.

The CHP did not say whether the rental car driver stayed at the scene after the accident.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcycle riders are more likely to injure or kill people while driving. When something goes wrong, they won’t be adequately safeguarded.

As a result, the number of people who are killed or injured while walking has increased significantly. More people were killed while walking than while driving, even though the number of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016.

Last year, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. According to this estimate, one person dies every 88 minutes. Non-fatal injuries to pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms across the country in 2017 for more than 137,000 people.

Many pedestrian deaths and serious injuries occur in California, compared to other states. Walking was the cause of the deaths of 893 people and the injuries of 14,000 in California last year.

For the vast majority of pedestrian accidents, the negligence of the driver is to blame, whether it’s speeding or failing to yield the right-of-way. These kinds of cases require the advice of a knowledgeable lawyer.

San Francisco County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents frequently happen in the United States. After an accident, you or a loved one may never know what will happen. Some financial assistance may be available to the families of pedestrian accident victims.

Many resources are available to those in need, including legal and emotional support. Those who have recently lost a loved one are a target for insurance companies. To ensure that your legal rights are protected, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

Our San Francisco County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to fight for their rights and recover the compensation they are entitled to. By filing a wrongful death lawsuit, loved ones can receive compensation for lost wages, funeral expenses, and emotional distress.

Legal experts at Arash Law are capable of handling even the most difficult cases. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with a member of our legal team.