[08-14-2022] Monterey County, CA – One Woman Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 1

One woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Monterey County on Sunday morning, August 14, 2022.

The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. Highway 1, close to Springfield Road.

According to investigators, a 2018 Honda Accord struck an unidentified woman who was walking in the southbound lane of Highway 1.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the Honda driver pulled over to the side of the road and stopped, but at least two other cars hit the woman.

Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have played a role in this collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is more likely that a pedestrian will be killed or seriously injured if they are struck by a car. In the case of a collision between two vehicles, pedestrians have no safety net to fall back on.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States is rising. For a long time, pedestrian deaths have been disproportionately high.

While overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the GHSA reports that peer fatalities increased by 27% during the same period.

Five thousand nine hundred seven pedestrian deaths were reported in the United States in 2017. Current estimates place the death toll in late 2016 at 88 individuals per minute.

137,000 people in 2017 were taken to the hospital due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, pedestrians in California have a higher risk of being hurt or killed than those in other states.

In 2012, pedestrian accidents in California claimed the lives of 893 people and injured over 14,000.

When drivers fail to yield to pedestrians or slow down for them, people on foot often pay the price. You should hire an accomplished attorney if you intend to go to court.

Monterey County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should exercise caution around pedestrians at all times, not just when they’re in marked crosswalks. To the extent allowed by law, pedestrians must have the right-of-way at all intersections. The driver who struck the pedestrian would be looked into to determine if any laws were broken.

A wrongful death suit can be filed against the responsible party or parties to seek justice for a family member’s untimely demise. Compensatory damages could include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and even the cost of a burial.

Our Monterey County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight to ensure victims receive the compensation to which they are entitled.

We need to increase accountability for reckless drivers if we are to see a reduction in traffic accidents.

We are recognized as one of the top car accident law firms in California. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form for a free case evaluation with our legal team.