[06-15-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Crash in Santa Clarita Injures One Child

A child was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Clarita on Wednesday night, June 15, 2022.

Authorities responded around 9:00 p.m. to the intersection of Lost Canyon Road and Canyon Park Boulevard.

Early reports indicated that a vehicle collided with a child for unknown reasons.

When emergency crews arrived, the child was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries.

There were no other serious injuries as a result of the crash.

The injured child’s identity has not been disclosed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

While driving, more people are injured or killed by pedestrians and motorcycle riders. In the event of an accident, they aren’t adequately protected.

Walking-related fatalities and injuries have skyrocketed in recent years. Although traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, more people died while walking than while driving.

There were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2017. On average, one person per minute per this estimate. Non-fatal injuries to pedestrians cost emergency rooms more than $137,500 in 2017.

Pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries are disproportionately high in California. In California, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured last year.

Driver negligence, such as speeding or failing to yield the right of way, is to blame for most pedestrian accidents. In cases like these, it’s critical to have the counsel of an experienced lawyer.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the United States, accidents happen all the time. You or a loved one may never know what will happen after an accident. Families who have lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents can receive support.

All kinds of help can be found for those in need, including legal and emotional assistance. Insurance companies target people who have recently lost a loved one because of their grief. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend the rights of injured and deceased victims and recover the compensation they are due. It is possible to receive financial compensation for the deceased’s loved ones in the form of lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, suffering, and emotional distress through wrongful death lawsuits.

Arash Law’s legal experts can handle a case no matter how difficult it is. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 if you’d like to speak to one of our experienced attorneys.