[08-09-2022] Yolo County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 113

A woman was killed in a fatal collision on Highway 113 on Tuesday, August 9, 2022.

The crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon just north of W Covell Boulevard.

According to the Woodland California Highway Patrol, the woman entered State Route 113 and was eventually hit by a vehicle that was described as a small sedan.

The car’s driver and passenger were unharmed, and they remained to cooperate with the police.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, pedestrians have a higher risk of death or serious injury. In the event of an accident between two vehicles, pedestrians would suffer severe injuries with no safety net to protect them.

The number of pedestrians who are hurt or killed on American roads is increasing. For decades now, pedestrians have been the most vulnerable road users, making them a prime target for accidents.

The Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that between 2007 and 2016, peer fatalities increased by 27%, while overall traffic deaths fell by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 people in the US died while walking alone. According to recent statistics, approximately 88 people are killed every minute.

As many as 137,000 people in the United States required medical attention in emergency rooms due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries in 2017.

New research suggests that pedestrians in California have a higher risk of harm than those in other states.

In California, pedestrian accidents caused over 14,000 injuries and 893 deaths last year.

In many cases, pedestrians are killed or injured because drivers are either going too fast or are not paying attention and failing to stop for them. Having a competent attorney on your side is essential when dealing with the law.

Yolo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

If a pedestrian is crossing the road outside of a crosswalk, drivers should proceed with caution. A pedestrian has the right-of-way at an intersection whenever possible under the law. There will be a thorough investigation into the pedestrian’s collision to determine whether or not the driver who caused it broke any road rules.

Those at fault for the death of a loved one can be held legally liable through a wrongful death lawsuit. In some cases, damages for mental burden, lost wages, and even funeral costs can be awarded as compensation.

It is our policy to aggressively defend our clients’ legal rights. Our Yolo County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will advocate on behalf of injured victims.

More traffic accidents could be avoided if reckless motorists were punished for their actions.

We have earned a reputation throughout California as the premier firm handling cases involving motor vehicle collisions.

We provide free consultations to anyone in the state of California. Regardless of where in California you may be located, we are happy to provide you with a free consultation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.