[07-30-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA- 42-year-old Pedestrian Killed after being Struck by DUI Driver in Lompoc

According to the Lompoc Police Department, a driver under the influence of alcohol struck and killed a 42-year-old pedestrian early Saturday morning, July 30, 2022.

According to the officers, the incident happened at 600 block of West Ocean Ave., where they discovered a 42-year-old woman on the side of the road.

Authorities said she appeared to have been hit by a car and was taken to a nearby hospital, where she died from her injuries.

Police also reported that the suspected driver was found nearby and was driving under the influence.

According to the police department, the driver was arrested for two suspected felonies, including DUI alcohol: causing bodily injury and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

There is an ongoing investigation into the said incident.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrians are frequently the victims of car accidents, often fatally so. A collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian provides no protection.

According to a new study, pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States have increased dramatically in recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths has increased dramatically over the past few decades.

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

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States. According to the most recent statistics, 88 people are killed every minute.

There were a total of 137,000 non-fatal injuries as a result of non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear at greater risk of injury or death than their counterparts from other states.

There were more than 14,000 pedestrian accidents in California last year, which resulted in the deaths of nearly 800 people.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently caused by drivers speeding or failing to yield. Every court case necessitates an experienced attorney on your side.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Drivers should exercise extreme caution to avoid colliding with pedestrians in areas with no marked crosswalks. Except in the most extreme cases, this rule should have no exception. An investigation will determine whether the driver who struck the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

If a drunk driver is responsible for the death of a loved one, they may face criminal charges. You could be compensated for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and funeral costs.

In Arash Law, we ensure that our client’s legal rights must be protected at all times. If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, our Santa Barbara County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help.

Having more responsible drivers on the road could lead to fewer innocent deaths.

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