[07-11-2022] Orange County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Two Hit-And-Run Vehicles in Anaheim

According to the Anaheim police, a pedestrian was struck by two hit-and-run drivers near State College Boulevard Monday, July 11, 2022.

According to Sgt. Shane Carringer of the Anaheim Police Department, the crash occurred around 9:10 p.m. on Lincoln Avenue just west of State College Boulevard, where they found a victim in the westbound lanes.

Carringer stated that the victim was in his forties when he was killed. He went on to say that the authorities were attempting to determine his identity.

Carringer stated that the victim was running southbound on Lincoln Avenue when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle driven by a woman. The collision occurred outside of a crosswalk.

According to Carringer, the driver of that vehicle remained at the scene and assisted authorities, but police believe that two other vehicles ran over the victim and continued driving away.

Anyone who saw what happened is urged to contact the police at the following number: 714-765-1900.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are frequently killed or injured in car accidents. There is no protection for pedestrians in an accident with a vehicle.

In recent years, the number of people killed or injured while crossing the street on foot has increased dramatically in the United States. Pedestrian fatalities have increased dramatically over the last few decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), there was a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. According to the most recent data, 88 people are killed every minute.

Non-fatal pedestrian injuries accounted for 137,000 hospitalizations in 2017.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear to be at greater risk of injury or death than in other states.

Pedestrian accidents in California claimed the lives of nearly 800 people and injured more than 14,000 last year.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently blamed on driver error, such as speeding or failing to yield. Having an experienced attorney on your side is essential in any court case.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When there isn’t a marked crosswalk, driving slowly and carefully is especially important to prevent hitting a pedestrian. Unless otherwise specified, this rule must not be subject to any exceptions. There will be an investigation into whether the driver who hit the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

Those responsible for the death of a close family member can be held accountable in court. You can receive damages to compensate for your losses, such as money for your suffering, loss of income, or even funeral expenses.

Every effort is made to ensure our client’s rights are protected in accordance with the law at all times. Our Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the rights of their clients to financial compensation for their injuries and other damages they have suffered.

Innocent lives can be saved if only responsible drivers are on the road. In the event of a car accident, contact Arash Law immediately.

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