[06-24-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Pedestrian Critically Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Highway 101

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, a 30-year-old pedestrian man was transported to the hospital with major trauma after a vehicle struck him on 101 in Santa Maria Friday, June 24, 2022.

According to Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman Scott Safechuck, the collision occurred just before 4:00 p.m., northbound on Highway 101 just south of Santa Maria Way.

A county air support unit was called in to assist, but the man was transported by ambulance to Marian Regional Medical Center.

The status of the man or cause of the accident is unknown.

The crash is still under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There are few more vulnerable road users than pedestrians when it comes to accidents because they are unable to protect themselves from potentially fatal injuries.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States have increased alarmingly in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 14, while all other traffic-related deaths decreased.

Pedestrians were never in any doubt about the dangers of drunk drivers. Drug and alcohol abuse while driving is a serious crime. In the United States, drunk-driving accidents are not as common as they should be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drinking and driving kill an average of 30 Americans per day in the United States. Drunk driving is responsible for 29% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. Their blood alcohol content (BAC) is usually above the 0.08 percent legal limit.

Santa Barbara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The injured may be compensated for their physical, mental, and financial suffering due to the driver’s negligence or another party. In a personal injury case, the claimant can pursue monetary and non-monetary damages.

When we refer to economic harm, we’re referring to the potential financial losses that could result. These damages also include compensation for emotional distress, medical costs, and lost wages. It is possible for victims who have been physically or emotionally harmed or lost a loved one to be awarded non-economic damages.

A victim of another’s carelessness, negligence, or willful misconduct may be entitled to financial compensation. We will not charge you if your case is dismissed or otherwise resolved without going to court.

Call our Santa Barbara County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident. Our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys can be reached at (888) 488-1391 for a free case evaluation.