[08-08-2022] Tulare County, CA- 19-year-old Pedestrian Hit and Killed by a Car in Porterville

According to the Porterville Police Department, a man was killed after being hit by a vehicle while walking in the roadway on Monday night, August 08, 2022.

The incident occurred at Highway 190 and Martin Street intersection on Monday around 11:40 p.m.

Officers arrived to find a 19-year-old man in the roadway with serious injuries.

According to authorities, the man died as a result of his injuries.

During the investigation, officers discovered that the pedestrian had been walking in the roadway when a Jeep struck him.

Following the crash, the driver pulled over and cooperated with the investigation. According to officers, drugs or alcohol do not appear to have played a role in the crash.

Anyone with information about this accident should contact Corporal M. Aguillon at (559) 782-7400.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Car accidents frequently result in the death or injury of pedestrians. In contrast to a car accident, where the car acts as a shield, a pedestrian collision has only their body to protect them, which is why the victims are likely to die at the scene or suffer severe injuries or even death.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, California ranked 11th in the nation for pedestrian fatalities in 2018, the most recent year for which data was available. The bad news keeps coming: pedestrian traffic fatalities in the state increased by 12% in the first half of 2019. In an unacceptably high number of cases, a pedestrian versus vehicle collision results in the tragic death of a loved one.

Car drivers owe pedestrians a greater duty of care than pedestrians owe to the law. The driver was at fault whether or not the pedestrian was involved in the accident. As a result, we must drive more cautiously.

TULARE COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

TBI and musculoskeletal injuries are frequently associated with pedestrian collisions. The upper and lower legs and the knees are frequently injured, resulting in permanent disability or, in the worst-case scenario, death.

Those responsible for a pedestrian’s death will be held accountable. Hiring an experienced attorney will give you the best chance of receiving your compensation and moving forward.

Arash Law’s Tulare County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers are here to provide you with all the legal assistance you require following an accident. Our attorneys will fight for you every step to ensure the best possible outcome.

To schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or email us. We will begin working on your case with the highest priority the moment you contact us.