[06-12-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Pedestrians Killed and Another in Critical Condition After Hit-and-Run in Hesperia

A woman is dead, and a man remains in critical condition after both being struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene in Hesperia on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

The crash transpired at about 4:15 a.m., along a residential area of Cottonwood Avenue, north of Sycamore Street.

According to a Sheriff’s news release, a 29-year-old female pedestrian had fallen onto the roadway of Cottonwood Avenue, and a 32-year-old male attempted to assist her out of the roadway.

The male and female pedestrians were struck by the vehicle in the southbound lane of Cottonwood Avenue.

The driver fled the scene of the crash and was last seen traveling southbound on Cottonwood Avenue.

Despite life-saving measures, the female pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency personnel.

The male pedestrian was transported to a trauma center, where he remains in critical condition.

Identification of the 29-year-old female is pending notification of next of kin.

At this time, it has not been determined if drugs and/or alcohol were a factor.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact Deputy F. Zavala or Sergeant Brendan Motley at the Hesperia Sheriff’s Station. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call We-Tip at 1-800-78-crime or online at www.wetip.com.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in the death or grave injury of pedestrians. In a car-on-car collision, pedestrians have no protection whatsoever.

Many pedestrian accidents have occurred in the United States over the last few years. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities in recent decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of pedestrians killed by traffic decreased by 14 percent between 2007 and 2016.

A total of 5,977 pedestrians were killed across the United States in 2017. According to the most recent data, an estimated 88 deaths per minute.

Non-fatal pedestrian injuries sent 137,000 people to the hospital in 2017.

Californian pedestrians appear to have a higher risk of injury or death than pedestrians in other states, according to a recent study.

More than 14,000 people were injured, and 893 died due to pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently the results of driver errors such as speeding or failing to yield. This is why having a competent lawyer on your side is essential in any legal proceeding.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A motorist must slow down and be extra cautious when approaching a pedestrian who is not in a marked crosswalk. Pedestrians have the right of way at all intersections unless otherwise noted. Any violations of traffic laws by the driver who struck and killed a pedestrian will be investigated.

People responsible for the death of a loved one can be held liable for their actions. Damages for mental suffering, lost wages, and even funeral costs are compensatory damages.

We protect our clients’ interests to the fullest extent permitted by law. Our San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your right to compensation if you or someone you love has been injured in a pedestrian accident.

The lives of innocent people can be saved if responsible drivers are on the road. You should contact Arash Law immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident.

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