[06-14-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 215

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed in the Edgemont area on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol and the Riverside County Fire Department, the fatality was reported at about 6:15 a.m. at the Alessandro Boulevard on-ramp to southbound I-215.

The identity of the deceased victim has not yet been disclosed.

Information on the identity of the fatally injured person was not immediately available.

The on-ramp was closed while an investigation was conducted.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently the victims of car accidents, oftentimes fatally so. A collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian provides no protection.

According to a new study, the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically over the past few decades.

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

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

There were a total of 137,000 non-fatal injuries as a result of pedestrian accidents.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear to be at greater risk of injury or death than their counterparts from other states.

There were more than 14,000 pedestrian accidents in California last year, which resulted in the deaths of nearly 800 people.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently caused by drivers speeding or failing to yield. Every court case necessitates an experienced attorney on your side.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should exercise extra caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians in the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk. No exceptions to this rule should be made except in the most extreme circumstances. The driver who struck the pedestrian will be investigated to see if he or she was breaking any traffic laws.

Members of one’s immediate family can be held liable for their actions if they are responsible for a loved one’s death. Compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral expenses may be available to you.

It is important that the legal rights of each and every one of our clients be fully safeguarded at all times. Our Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to help if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident.

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

We have a long history of success as one of California’s top car accident law firms. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.