[06-18-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Oceanside

Authorities said a man was struck and killed in Oceanside early Saturday morning, June 18, 2022.

Officers from the Oceanside Police Department were dispatched at 1:28 a.m. to State Route 76 just west of Douglas Drive.

According to initial reports, a motorist was struck and killed while exiting his vehicle on westbound SR-76.

When officers arrived, they discovered a man lying in the middle of the road.

The man, whose name had not been released, was pronounced dead on the spot.

According to preliminary investigation, the man had pulled over on the north shoulder of the highway for an unknown reason.

According to police witness statements, the next time the man was seen, he was lying on the road.

When a driver saw the man lying in the middle of the road, he attempted to avoid him but ended up hitting him. After that, the driver pulled over and dialed 911.

This collision is believed to have been caused by alcohol or speed, according to police.

The crash remains under investigation.

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 pedophilia.

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.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should use extra caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians in the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk. There should be no exceptions to this rule, except in the most extreme of cases. There will be an investigation to see if the driver who hit the pedestrian was breaking any traffic laws.

Family members can be held liable if they are to blame for the death of a loved one. You may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and even funeral expenses.

Each and every one of our clients’ legal rights must be fully protected at all times. Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are ready to assist you if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident.

It’s possible that fewer innocent people would die if the roads were filled with responsible drivers. Contact Arash Law as soon as possible if you’ve been involved in a car accident.

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