[07-15-2023] Napa County, CA – Male Pedestrian in His 60s Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Highway 29

A male pedestrian was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Napa on Saturday evening, July 15, 2023.

The California Highway Patrol and American Medical Response ambulance responded to the accident south of Highway 29 around 9:50 a.m.

The pedestrian was walking east across North Kelly Road when a 2013 Cadillac CTS sedan struck him. The pedestrian was pronounced dead by ambulance crews upon their arrival at the scene. The driver and passenger of the Cadillac was uninjured.

The victim was described as in his 60s, while the driver of the Cadillac was a teenager and the passenger was a juvenile. They were all residents of Napa. The authorities disclosed no other details regarding their identities.

The investigation into the crash continues.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Napa, CA

Pedestrians in California are protected by the same laws as motorists, passengers, and cyclists. Pedestrians who negligent motorists injure may have a right to compensation.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

When you’ve been involved in an automobile accident, you may be unable to think clearly. You will significantly impact the outcome of your lawsuit depending on what you say and do at the accident scene. The following tips may help you avoid reducing your personal injury claim value:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Immediately visit a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• A lawyer should be consulted before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact a trustworthy pedestrian accident lawyer in California as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As a result of their inherent vulnerability, pedestrians face a substantially increased risk of severe injuries or death in collisions. Recent statistics disclose an alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities and property damage caused by automobile accidents throughout the United States.

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

In 2017 alone, a staggering 5,977 individuals died while walking in the United States, equating to an average of 88 pedestrian deaths per day. Additionally, there were approximately 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries that required hospital treatment.

A recent study highlighted California as having the highest risk of pedestrian injuries and fatalities compared to other states. 2020 the California Department of Transportation recorded 55,000 pedestrian accidents and 6,516 pedestrian deaths.