[07-09-2022] Alameda County, CA – Two Pedestrians Critically Injured After Reckless Crash in Berkeley

According to the Berkeley Police Department, A major collision injured two pedestrians and caused a shut down of a major thoroughfare in Berkeley late Saturday evening, July 9, 2022.

The collision occurred around 10:30 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Addison Street intersection.

According to a Berkeley police dispatcher, two pedestrians were hurt and taken to the hospital immediately after the crash.

There is no information regarding their condition or whether the driver was at fault for the accident.

Martin Luther King Jr. Way was shut down for several hours as the Berkeley Police Department investigated University Avenue and Center street, according to a spokesperson for the department.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In-car accidents, many pedestrians die or sustain serious injuries. Pedestrians are unprotected in a car-on-car collision.

The number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the United States has dramatically increased recently. In recent years, traffic fatalities have been primarily caused by pedestrian accidents.

Despite a 14% decline in other types of traffic-related deaths, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that pedestrian deaths increased by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016.

In the United States in 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities. The most recent statistics show that 88 people die every minute.

137,000 hospitalizations in 2017 were due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

A recent study found that Californian pedestrians are at an increased risk of harm or death compared to other states.

In California last year, there were more than 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 fatalities due to those injuries.

Driver error, speeding, or failing to yield, is frequently responsible for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In any court case, having an experienced attorney on your side is essential.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If the pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk, the driver must slow down and exercise extra caution to avoid running into the person. Unless otherwise indicated, pedestrians must always be given priority at all intersections. An investigation will determine whether the driver who struck the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

People can be held accountable for their actions if they cause the death of a loved one. Funeral costs lost income, and pain and suffering damages are all examples of compensatory damages.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we take all reasonable steps to protect the interests of our clients. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Alameda County will fight for their clients’ entitlements to monetary damages for their losses.

If responsible drivers are on the road, innocent lives can be saved. Contact Arash Law immediately if you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident.

As the best car accident attorneys in California, we have built a solid reputation in the state. To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our skilled attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391.