[06-18-2022] Riverside County, CA – One Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Desert Hot Springs

According to police, a pedestrian was struck by a sedan and pinned against a parked vehicle, causing serious injuries on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

According to the Desert Hot Springs Police Department, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. near Ironwood Drive and Ocotillo Road.

According to investigators, the pedestrian, who was standing near a parked vehicle in front of a home in the 66600 block of Ironwood Drive, was struck by a 64-year-old Desert Hot Springs resident driving a Chevrolet Cobalt.

The driver of the Chevrolet sedan drifted to the right for unknown reasons and collided with the pedestrian, pinning her against the parked vehicle, police said.

The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

According to police, alcohol and/or drugs may have played a role in the crash. No arrests have been made yet.

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, pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States have increased dramatically in recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically over the past few decades.

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

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, pedestrians in California 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

Without a clearly marked crosswalk, drivers need to take extra precautions to avoid colliding with pedestrians. There should be no exceptions to this rule, except in the most extreme of cases. There will be an investigation into whether or not the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was breaking any traffic laws.

If a member of one’s immediate family is responsible for the death of a loved one, they can be held accountable for their actions. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral expenses.

All of our clients’ legal rights must be fully protected at all times, and we take this responsibility seriously. Our Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident.

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

We have a long track record of success as one of the state’s leading car accident law firms. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.