[06-29-2022] Alameda County, CA- 71-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Fremont

A 71-year-old man was killed in a pedestrian accident in Fremont on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

According to the Fremont Police Traffic Investigations, the collision occurred around 5:30 pm in the area of Driscoll Road and Carmen Street in the Mission San Jose District.

A pedestrian walking a bicycle in a designated bicycle lane was struck by an SUV driver who drifted into the bike lane. The responders provided emergency medical care to the pedestrian, but he died soon after.

The driver stayed at the scene and is fully cooperating with the investigation.

The case is still under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving cars frequently result in the death or injury of pedestrians. In contrast to a car accident where the car acts as a shield, a pedestrian collision only has their body to protect them, which is why it’s likely that the victims died at the scene or suffered severe injuries or even death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California ranked 11th in the nation for pedestrian fatalities in 2018, the most recent year for which data was available. The bad news keeps coming: pedestrian traffic fatalities increased by 12 percent in the state in the first half of 2019. A pedestrian versus vehicle collision leads to the tragic death of a loved one in an unacceptably high number of fatalities.

Car drivers have a greater duty of care to pedestrians than pedestrians have to follow the law. Regardless of whether the pedestrian was involved in the accident, the driver was likely at fault. Thus, we need to drive more carefully.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian collisions are commonly associated with traumatic brain injuries and musculoskeletal injuries. Most often, the upper and lower legs and knees are injured, resulting in permanent disability or, in the worst-case scenario, death.

Those responsible for the death of a pedestrian will be held liable. Hiring a skilled attorney will give you the best chance of receiving your compensation to help you move forward.

Our Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers at Arash Law are here to provide you with all the legal support you need after an accident. Our attorneys will fight for you every step and give you the best outcome possible.

You can reach us at (888) 488-1391 or email us to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys. We will start working on your case with the utmost priority from the moment you get in touch with us.