[08-06-2022] Sacramento County, CA- 56-year-old Woman Killed After Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash in Orangevale

According to the California Highway Patrol, on Saturday, August 06, 2022, a 56-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a car in Orangevale on Saturday, August 6, 2022.

According to the CHP, the driver struck a pedestrian crossing Greenback Lane near Walnut Avenue in Orangevale shortly after 10 p.m.

After hitting the pedestrian, the driver did not stop and fled the scene. According to the CHP, the woman died as a result of her injuries.

On Tuesday, the California Highway Patrol requested public assistance in locating a vehicle involved in a fatal pedestrian accident.

Investigators identified the vehicle as a dark maroon/brown 2007-08 Honda Element SC. They believe the crash will have damaged the Honda’s left front corner.

Anyone with information or who may have seen the Honda is asked to contact the CHP office in East Sacramento at 916-464-1450 or tsenter@CHP.CA.GOV.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrian accidents frequently result in fatalities or serious injuries. Only the passengers are protected in a car or motorcycle accident; pedestrians are not.

There are more pedestrian accidents in the United States. Pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities for the past three decades.

Pedestrian deaths increased by 27% in the United States between 2007 and 2016, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% during the same period (GHSA).

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the United States. In other words, 88 people die every minute, according to statistics. In 2017, there were 137,000 hospitalizations due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to recent studies, Californian pedestrians are more likely than those in other states to be injured or killed. In 2018, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 injuries in California.

Speeding and failure to yield are common causes of pedestrian accidents. The value of having an experienced lawyer on your side cannot be overstated.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

A driver must slow down whether or not a pedestrian is in a designated crosswalk. Under regulations, pedestrians must be given the right of way at all intersections. Traffic investigators will investigate whether the vehicle driver that struck the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

An individual or entity responsible for the loss of a loved one can be sued for wrongful death. When a court awards damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, and other losses, funeral expenses are included.

Arash Law is committed to defending its clients’ rights and interests no matter how far the law allows. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident lawyers in Sacramento County are ready to help pedestrian accident victims obtain the just compensation they deserve.

Innocent lives can be saved if reckless drivers are held accountable. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, contact Arash Law as soon as possible.

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