[07-16-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – 59-Year-Old Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Brentwood

According to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, a 59-year-old pedestrian was injured in a pedestrian accident after getting struck by a farm truck on Tuesday, July 16, 2022.

The crash occurred at 8:11 in the area of Marsh Creek Road and Walnut Boulevard in unincorporated Brentwood.

The identity of the 59-year-old man has not yet been disclosed.

There are no other details available.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is more likely that pedestrians will be killed or seriously injured when they are hit by a car. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in car-on-car collisions.

The number of pedestrians killed or injured on U.S. roads is steadily increasing. For several decades now, pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic-related death.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that while other traffic-related deaths dropped 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian fatalities rose 27%.

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

In 2017, 137,000 people were hospitalized for non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians face a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

More than 14,000 people were injured, and 893 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Driver mistakes like speeding or failing to yield are frequently blamed for pedestrian deaths and injuries. Having an experienced lawyer on your side is critical in any legal proceeding.

Contra Costa County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if pedestrians are not in a marked crosswalk, drivers should exercise caution when approaching. Pedestrians must always have the right-of-way in all intersections. If the driver who struck the pedestrian violated any traffic laws, that will be investigated.

A wrongful death lawsuit can be used to hold those responsible for the death of a loved one accountable. These include compensation for emotional distress and loss of income, as well as funeral expenses.

We go to great lengths to safeguard the legal rights of our clients. Our Contra Costa County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for the rights of pedestrians who have been injured in pedestrian accidents.

Careless drivers should be held responsible for their actions if they want to reduce the number of traffic accidents.

We are known as one of California’s best car accident law firms. Regardless of where they reside, anyone in the state of California is eligible for a free consultation with us. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.