[06-28-2022] Shasta County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Killed After Being Hit by Vehicle South of Redding

According to the California Highway Patrol, a vehicle fatally struck a 31-year-old pedestrian man just south of Redding early Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022.

According to CHP, the deadly collision transpired around 5:00 a.m. on Canyon Road east of China Gulch Road.

According to the investigator, the man died when for unknown reasons, he walked into the path of a 1999 GMC that was traveling west on Canyon Road.

The man driving the GMC was not injured, the CHP said.

The collision is still under investigation.

There are no more details available.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the NHTSA report, one pedestrian is killed in traffic every two hours. Furthermore, a pedestrian is hurt by a vehicle every eight minutes.

Injuries to pedestrians occur about 110,000 times a year in the US. According to the NHTSA, approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018, up 250 from the previous year.

Whether marked or unmarked, pedestrians have the right-of-way in crosswalks. Despite having the right-of-way, pedestrians must obey all traffic regulations. To keep pedestrians safe, you must slow down and exercise extra caution when driving up to a crossing.

Pedestrians should always adhere to safety precautions to prevent being struck by a car. Even though there is no assurance that an accident won’t happen, adhering to recommended safety recommendations greatly reduces the possibility of being held accountable if one does.

Nevertheless, pedestrians may be involved in traffic accidents even if they exercise caution and obey all traffic laws. It is more challenging to drive defensively than to walk defensively. It is much more difficult for pedestrians to flee danger when a car moves quickly.

Shasta County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Numerous pedestrian collisions may result in long-term issues that make it challenging for people to work. Treatment for some injuries can be expensive and difficult.

Your recovery should come first if you are seriously hurt in an accident, not pursuing compensation. A qualified individual must examine the accident scene, the police report, and the medical records. If you don’t work with a knowledgeable Shasta County car accident attorney, you might not get enough money for your injuries.

Employees of insurance companies shouldn’t speak to you or ask you to sign any documents for them, especially if they represent the insurance provider for the driver who hit you. Arash Law suggests you get in touch with one of our knowledgeable Shasta County pedestrian accident lawyers.

The lawyers at Arash Law know how to cooperate with insurance providers to better uphold your rights. So that you can concentrate on your physical and emotional recovery, let our attorneys fight for you. To speak with one of our attorneys about your accident, immediately dial (888) 488-1391.