[08-04-2022] Shasta County CA, – Several People Injured Including CHP Officer Suffers Injury After Crashing on Interstate-5

According to the authorities, a California Highway Patrol officer and several other people suffered minor injuries after being hit by a driver on Interstate 5 early Thursday morning, August 4, 2022.

According to the CHP, the crash occurred before 1:00 a.m. on I-5 northbound near the south Bonneyview exit.

The CHP reported that the officer stopped to assist and blocked the northbound number 3 lane of the I-5 due to a vehicle idling in the road. The policeman got out of his car to help.

Then, for unknown reasons, a different driver who was not involved in the initial collision lost control and hit the patrol car and the officer, grazing him and sending him to the ground, according to police.

One of the initial collision victims was taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries. The police officer was hurt but shouldn’t have any problems.

Police reported that there was no indication that the 20-year-old driver who struck the officer was under the influence of alcohol.

Investigations into the crash are still ongoing.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

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

There have recently been more fatal pedestrian accidents in the US. Pedestrian deaths increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

There were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities reported in 2017. Every 88 minutes, there is a death in the United States. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians with non-fatal collision-related injuries went to the emergency room.

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

In California alone, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 injuries in 2018. Careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving are the main contributors to pedestrians’ accidents.

2018 saw an estimated 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 injuries in California alone. Accidents involving pedestrians are caused by careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving.

Shasta County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Regardless of whether a crosswalk is marked, drivers are not allowed to accelerate, so they must slow down. Pedestrians must also be given the right of way at certain intersections. The authorities will determine whether the driver broke any traffic laws if a pedestrian accident occurs.

In order to obtain compensation for the harm a collision caused, a lawyer can help the deceased’s family file a wrongful death claim. A decedent’s lost wages, funeral costs, pain, and mental anguish may all be compensated with damages.

Arash Law protects the interests and rights of our customers. The pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law in Shasta County can help those hit by cars get the money they need to pay for their medical costs.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle, Arash Law has access to many resources and people who can assist us in conducting the most in-depth investigation for our clients. Contact us at (888) 488-1391, a toll-free number, to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.