[08-04-2022] Solano County, CA- Pedestrian Killed following Two-Vehicle Crash in I-80

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was killed in a collision on Interstate 80 near W Texas Street on Thursday, August 04, 2022.

According to the CHP, a pedestrian was struck twice around 1:50 a.m.

They were hit in an eastbound lane of I-80 before being thrown into a westbound lane.

According to authorities, both drivers cooperated, and drugs or alcohol did not appear to be a direct factor.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

People on foot are more likely to be killed or seriously injured if they are hit by a car. Pedestrians have no protection in a car-on-car collision.

The number of pedestrians killed or injured on American roads is increasing. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic deaths for several decades.

Peer fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), while other traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14%.

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

In 2017, there were 137,000 hospitalizations due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California appear to be at a higher risk of injury or death than their counterparts in other states.

Pedestrian accidents in California injured over 14,000 people and killed 893 people last year.

Driver errors, speeding, or failing to yield are frequently blamed for pedestrian deaths and injuries. Having an experienced attorney on your side in any legal proceeding is critical.

SOLANO COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Drivers should exercise caution when approaching pedestrians, not in a designated crosswalk. To the extent permitted by law, pedestrians must always have the right of way at all intersections. An investigation will be conducted to determine whether the driver who hit the pedestrian violated any traffic laws.

A wrongful death lawsuit can hold those responsible for the death of a loved one accountable for their actions. Compensatory damages include mental anguish, lost wages, and even funeral expenses.

We go to great lengths to protect our client’s rights to the fullest extent permitted by law. Arash Law’s Solano County pedestrian accident attorneys will fight for the victim’s right to compensation.

The number of traffic accidents could be reduced if negligent drivers were held accountable for their actions.

We are well-known in California as the best car accident lawyers. We provide free consultations to anyone in California, regardless of where they live. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.