[07-17-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – 80-year-old Pedestrian Seriously Injured in a Vehicle Crash on Tank Farm Road

An 80-year-old man was struck by a gray minivan while walking beneath a bridge on Tank Farm Road on Saturday afternoon, July 17, 2022.

A caller reported the minivan hitting a person around 1:32 p.m. on Tank Farm Road near Morning Glory Way.

The accident left the victim with serious injuries.

The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Vehicles on the roads in and around San Luis Obispo cannot always escape the dangerous behavior of other drivers. At highway speeds, even small errors by drivers can set off a chain reaction that puts everyone else on the road at risk.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety data, 893 pedestrians perished on the streets in 2018, while over 14,000 were injured. California has the highest number of pedestrian fatalities on its highways. Pedestrian fatalities are almost 25% higher than the national average.

These statistics reveal an alarming number of people who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to a pedestrian accident. A pedestrian accident affects not only the people immediately involved but also their loved ones.

San Luis Obispo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Victims of frightening accidents may have lengthy and laborious recovery periods. They may face a mountain of medical expenses and be unable to return to work to pay for them.

Arash Law’s San Luis Obispo County pedestrian accident lawyers handle all areas of accident cases so our clients can focus on their recovery. Our attorneys fight to protect victims’ rights and their surviving families after a fatal accident. They work hard to ensure that victims and their loved ones have all they need to overcome this difficult time.

Send us an email or contact us at (888) 488-1391 to learn more about your potential claim and your right to compensation.