[08-04-2022] Alameda County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Walking on Freeway Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Oakland

According to the authorities, a pedestrian man walking was killed when he was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 880 in East Oakland late Tuesday night, August 4, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired at about 11:12 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-880 south of Hegenberger Road.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was struck by a car while he was walking on the highway. It has not yet been revealed who the man is.

The authorities have not yet disclosed the reason they think the man was on the road. The man’s identity has not yet been made public.

The car’s driver sustained minor wounds, but it is not immediately clear whether he was taken to the hospital.

The driver was cooperating with investigators, according to the CHP. The CHP states that there are no signs the driver was intoxicated by alcohol or drugs.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In car accidents, many pedestrians die or sustain severe injuries. Pedestrians are unprotected in a car-on-car collision.

In the US, pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities have sharply increased lately. The majority of traffic fatalities in recent years have been caused by accidents involving pedestrians.

Despite a 14 percent decline in other types of traffic-related deaths, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27 percent.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the US. The most recent statistics show that 88 people die each minute.

137,000 hospital admissions for non-fatal pedestrian injuries occurred in 2017.
A recent study found that Californian pedestrians appear more at risk of harm or death than pedestrians in other states.

In California last year, there were over 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 fatalities due to those injuries.

Driver error, excessive speed, and failure to yield are common reasons why pedestrians are hurt or killed on the road. In any legal proceeding, having an accomplished attorney on your side is essential.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If the pedestrian is not in a marked crosswalk, the driver must slow down and use extra caution to avoid striking the pedestrian. Unless otherwise indicated, all intersections must always give the right-of-way to pedestrians. The driver who struck the pedestrian will be held accountable for any traffic laws that may have been broken.

An individual may face legal repercussions if they murder a family member. Funeral costs, missed wages, and pain and suffering damages are a few examples of compensatory damages.

To the greatest extent permitted by law, we take all reasonable steps to protect our client’s interests. The pedestrian accident lawyers with Arash Law in Alameda County will fight for their clients’ entitlements to monetary compensation for their losses.

Having responsible drivers on the road can save innocent lives. Call Arash Law as soon as possible if you or someone you love has been hurt in a car accident.

We are widely regarded as the best auto accident attorneys in California. Make an appointment for a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys by calling (888) 488-1391.