[07-05-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Struck and Killed on 10 Freeway in West Covina

According to the California Highway Patrol, a female pedestrian was struck and killed on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in West Covina Tuesday morning, July 5, 2022.

According to the CHP, the crash occurred at 12:41 a.m. on eastbound San Bernardino around the Holt Avenue on-ramp.

The CHP says a woman wearing dark clothing was walking in the slow lane of eastbound San Bernardino around the Holt Avenue on-ramp.

At 12:47 a.m., a witness told the CHP the woman was down in front of a white pickup with a camper shell around the right shoulder. Witnesses also told the CHP a man got out of the truck and walked around before getting back into the truck and driving away.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said.

The CHP is investigating the cause of the crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the NHTSA report, one pedestrian is killed in traffic every two hours. Furthermore, one pedestrian is injured every eight minutes due to driving.

Each year, approximately 110,000 pedestrians are injured in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018, up 250 from the previous year.

In California, pedestrian accidents have been on the rise. Around 1,200 pedestrians were killed in 2017, a fifth more than before. Meanwhile, nearly 14,000 pedestrians were injured.

Distracted, speeding, drunk, or reckless drivers cause many pedestrian accidents. They also fail to obey traffic laws and drive in the proper direction.

Pedestrians should always follow safety guidelines to avoid being hit by a car. While there is no guarantee that an accident will not occur, following the safety recommendations dramatically reduces the chances of being held responsible if one does.

Even if pedestrians are cautious and follow all rules, they may be involved in traffic accidents. It’s more challenging to be a defensive walker than a defensive driver. Pedestrians have a harder time getting out of the way of a speeding driver.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

You may have been hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or van as a pedestrian. A pedestrian accident lawyer in San Bernardino County can help you get compensation for your injuries.

If you or a family member has been injured in a California pedestrian accident, Arash Law can help. In California, we have a lot of experience representing injured pedestrians. We can assist you in obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

Each case is thoroughly investigated by Arash Law’s California pedestrian accident attorneys. We’ll gather all the evidence we need and build the best case we can. Our main goal is to help you hold the person who has harmed you responsible for their actions.

Because we’re all in this together, call us for a free, no-obligation consultation about your accident. Call (888) 488-1391 today to speak with one of our attorneys.