[07-23-2022] Kern County, CA- Pedestrian Attempting to Cross Highway 99 Killed after being Struck by a Vehicle

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Highway 99 on foot on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

According to the CHP, a pedestrian was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Highway 99 south of Cecil Avenue when she was struck by the side-view mirror of a 2012 Audi traveling at approximately 70 mph.

The collision knocked the pedestrian to the ground in the No. 2 lane, where a 2012 Chevrolet ran him over.

According to CHP officers, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Alcohol and drugs do not appear to have played a role in the accident.

The pedestrian’s identity has not yet been revealed.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than other traffic accidents because pedestrians are not protected from dangerous roads.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States has recently increased. Pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities reported. In the United States, someone dies every 88 minutes. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were injured in non-fatal collisions, necessitating emergency room visits.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, California’s death rate is 25% higher than the national average (NHTSA).

In 2018, approximately 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured in accidents in California alone. Driver inattention, excessive speeding, and drunk driving contribute to pedestrian accidents.

KERN COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

It is illegal for drivers to accelerate, so whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, they must slow down. They must also give pedestrians the right of way at certain intersections. In a pedestrian accident, authorities will determine whether the driver violated traffic laws.

A lawyer can help the deceased’s family file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the harm caused by the collision. Damages for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, and mental suffering may be awarded to the deceased.

Arash Law will vigorously defend our client’s rights and interests. Arash Law’s Kern County pedestrian accident attorneys can assist people who pedestrians have hit in obtaining the compensation they require to cover their injuries.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bike, Arash Law has access to a lot of money and people who can assist us in conducting the most thorough investigation for our clients. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.