[07-29-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Woman Succumbs to Injuries After Being Struck by SUV in Long Beach

According to the police, a woman was struck and severely injured by an SUV and died in the hospital in Long Beach Friday, July 29, 2022.

According to the Long Beach Police Department, the woman was struck and injured at about 10:00 p.m. on Pacific Coast Highway at River Avenue and hospitalized in critical condition.

Her death was reported to the authorities on Wednesday, according to the police. Her name was kept private until her family members were informed.

Detectives found a 2005 Dodge Durango driven by a male adult resident of Compton who was moving westbound on Pacific Coast Highway at River Avenue, according to the police’s preliminary investigation.

The pedestrian was crossing the road outside of a crosswalk while traveling south on Pacific Coast Highway when she was hit by the car.

According to police, the driver pulled over and cooperated with the officers. His identity was kept private.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or detectives at 562-570-7355.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Because pedestrians aren’t shielded from hazardous roads, pedestrian accidents are more likely than other types of traffic accidents to result in fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities have increased over the past few years in the United States. While other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrian fatalities were reportedly recorded. In the US, a death occurs every 88 minutes on average. According to estimates, non-fatal collision-related injuries caused 137,000 pedestrians to visit the emergency room in 2017.

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

In 2018, there were approximately 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries and 893 pedestrian fatalities in California alone. Accidents involving pedestrians are caused by reckless driving, drunk driving, and speeding.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

Whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, drivers are not allowed to accelerate, so they must slow down. They must also yield to pedestrians at certain intersections. Authorities will decide whether a driver in a pedestrian accident broke any traffic laws.

A lawyer can help the family of the deceased file a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for the harm caused by the accident. Damages for lost wages, funeral costs, pain, and mental anguish may be awarded to a deceased person.

The interests and rights of our clients are protected by Arash Law. The pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law in Los Angeles County can help people who have been hit by cars get the money they need to pay for their medical costs.

When a pedestrian is struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle, Arash Law has access to numerous resources and people who can assist us in conducting the best investigation for our clients. Call us at the toll-free number (888) 488-1391 to set up a free consultation with one of our lawyers.