[07-18-2023] Orange County County, CA – 35-Year-Old Homeless Man Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Garden Grove

A 35-year-old homeless man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Garden Grove on Tuesday, July 18, 2023.

According to the Garden Grove Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority, they responded to the accident at the intersection of Clinton Street and Westminster Avenue at an unspecified time.

A vehicle struck the pedestrian while crossing Westminster’s north curb to the south curb outside a crosswalk. It was reported that the victim died after being transported to a local hospital. The vehicle’s driver cooperated with the authorities after the crash.

There were no additional details regarding the identities of the people involved in the accident.

It was determined that drugs and alcohol did not contribute to the crash.

Respected Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Orange County

Pedestrians in California have the right to be safe, just like motorists and bicyclists. As a pedestrian, you or your family may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries and losses due to a driver’s negligence.

Our law firm will evaluate your case and make recommendations based on all factors influencing your settlement offer during your free consultation with us.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Whether you are the injured or the family of the killed victim, it is essential to realize that your words and actions starting at the accident site can substantially affect the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. You should consider the following recommendations if you want to maximize the value of your injury claim:

• 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 an experienced California pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian deaths and injuries have increased in the United States recently. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that traffic deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

It was reported that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. As of the end of that year, 88 people died per minute. It is estimated that 137,000 pedestrian injury patients visited hospital emergency departments in 2017.

California saw 893 pedestrian deaths in 2012 and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries. Several studies show this state has the highest pedestrian death and injury rates.

A pedestrian accident is often the result of a driver failing to yield to pedestrians or stopping unexpectedly. You should consult a lawyer specializing in these types of cases if you decide to take your case to court.