[07-19-2022] Monterey County , CA – 27 year old Man Dead after Fatal Two Vehicle and Pedestrian Crash in Salinas

According to Salinas Police, a 27-year-old victim died on the scene after being struck by a minivan and a sedan on Tuesday, July 19, 2022.

According to the authorities, the victim was crossing East Laurel Drive northbound between Bolero Avenue and Natividad Road when he was hit by a minivan driving west in the number two lane.

According to the police, a second vehicle, a dark-colored sedan, struck the victim but fled.

The minivan’s 60-year-old driver remained on the scene and cooperated with officers.The minivan driver was not intoxicated at the crash.

The Salinas Police Department is still investigating the incident.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrians are the most common victims of car accidents. In a vehicle-pedestrian collision, a pedestrian is unprotected.

The number of people killed or injured while crossing streets in the United States has been steadily increasing for several years. More people are killed in pedestrian accidents each year.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

In the United States last year, 5,977 pedestrians were killed. According to the most recent statistics, 88 people are killed every minute.

There were 137,000 non-fatal hospitalizations for pedestrian injuries in 2017.

A recent survey found that people walking in California are more likely to be injured or killed than those walking in other states.

Last year, over 14,000 people were injured or killed in pedestrian accidents in California.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently blamed on driver error, such as speeding or failing to yield. An experienced lawyer is required in any legal proceeding.

MONTEREY COUNTY FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

If there is no marked crosswalk, you must drive extra slowly and cautiously to avoid hitting a pedestrian. It is mandatory to adhere to this rule without exception. It would be our responsibility to examine whether the driver who hit the pedestrian had broken any traffic laws.

Those responsible for the death of a close relative may face legal consequences. You may be entitled to compensation for your suffering, lost wages, and funeral expenses.

Every effort is made to protect our clients’ legal rights. Suppose you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident. In that case, our Monterey County fatal pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

If only responsible drivers were on the road, innocent lives could be saved. If you’ve been in a car accident, call Arash Law right away.

Victims of car accidents have rated us as one of the best law firms in the state. For a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys, call (888) 488-1391.