[06-19-2022] Lake County, CA – 27-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Minivan West of Sayre Avenue

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 27-year-old pedestrian was killed after a hit-and-run collision on Highway 20 Sunday, June 19, 2022.

According to the CHP, the fatal crash occurred just after midnight, early Sunday morning, as she walked east on Highway 20, west of Sayre Avenue.

A 24-year-old Nice resident named Amanda A. was the victim who was struck.

She was on the south side of the road when a car came up from behind, veered onto the shoulder, and struck her, according to the authorities.

According to the CHP, Arney was thrown down an embankment and stopped close to a fence where she was partially hidden by vegetation.

She was discovered, and the authorities were notified around 7:40 on Sunday morning. At the scene, she was pronounced dead.

A 2013 silver Toyota Sienna minivan has been noted as a possible suspect vehicle. According to officials, it may have a windshield, headlight, and side mirror damage on the right side.

Call 707-279-0103 to contact investigators if you have any information.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently the victims of car accidents, often 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.

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 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.

Lake County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should use extra caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians without a marked crosswalk. There should be no exceptions to this rule, except in the most extreme cases. There will be an investigation to see if the driver who hit the pedestrian was breaking 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 funeral expenses.

All of our client’s legal rights must be protected at all times. Our Lake 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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