[06-16-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – 38-Year-Old Modesto Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 99

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 38-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian accident in Modesto early Thursday morning, June 16, 2022.

The crash occurred shortly before 3:00 a.m. on Highway 99 south of Kansas Avenue in Modesto.

The 38-year-old Modesto man was walking in the center median of northbound Highway 99 as a Nissan Murano approached in the fast lane.

According to the CHP, the pedestrian turned abruptly and walked directly into the path of the Nissan.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity is withheld until his family is notified.

The Nissan’s driver, a 24-year-old Modesto resident, was unharmed.

According to CHP, the driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but it is still being investigated whether the pedestrian was.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Car accidents often result in pedestrians being injured or killed. A pedestrian is most vulnerable in collisions involving vehicles.

More and more people are being killed and injured as a result of pedestrian accidents, a new study claims. Over the last few decades, the number of pedestrians killed has risen dramatically.

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

Five thousand nine hundred seventy-seven pedestrians lost their lives in the United States in 2017. Eighty-eight people are killed every minute, according to the most recent data.

Pedophilia was responsible for 137,000 nonfatal injuries.

Recently, it has been found that Californian pedestrians are more likely than those from other states to be injured or killed on the streets.

Nearly 800 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California last year, with more than 14,000 incidents.

Drivers who speed or fail to yield frequently result in the death or injury of pedestrians. Having an experienced lawyer on your side is essential in every court case.

Stanislaus County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk, drivers should take extra care to avoid colliding with pedestrians. No exceptions to this rule should be made except in the most extreme circumstances. There will be an investigation to see if the driver who hit the pedestrian had broken any traffic laws.

Members of one’s immediate family can hold the suspect responsible if they have caused a loved one’s death. They may also be eligible for compensation for pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral costs.

Each and every one of our clients’ legal rights must be protected at all times, and we take this responsibility very seriously. Our Stanislaus County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law can assist you or a loved one who has been injured in a pedestrian accident.

If only responsible drivers were on the road, they could save innocent lives. Contact Arash Law as soon as possible if you’ve been involved in a car accident.

As one of the state’s leading car accident law firms, we have a long track record of success, proving we will do whatever it takes to win our client’s case. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.