[08-19-2022] Alameda County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Fatally Struck and Killed by Vehicle near Bay Bridge

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was fatally struck and killed on westbound I-80 on Friday morning, August 19, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal collision occurred shortly before 5:00 a.m. just west of the MacArthur Maze and junction of Highway 80.

The collision triggered a massive backup for commuters trying to take the Bay Bridge into San Francisco.

The death and the resulting investigation forced the shutdown of the high-occupancy vehicle flyover lane for westbound Highway 80 and the right lane of the mainline ramp from 80 to the bridge.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Few people on the road are more likely to get hurt in an accident than pedestrians because they can’t protect themselves from injuries that could be fatal.

In the United States, pedestrian deaths have increased significantly in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, there were 14 more deaths of pedestrians, but all other types of traffic-related deaths went down.

The dangers of drunk drivers were never in doubt for pedestrians. Driving while high on drugs or alcohol is a very bad thing to do. In the United States, drunk driving accidents don’t happen as often as they should.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says drunk driving kills 30 people daily in the United States. People think that 29% of all traffic deaths in the United States are caused by drunk driving. Most of the time, their blood alcohol content (BAC) is higher than the legal limit of 0.08 percent.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

Because of the driver’s or someone else’s carelessness, the injured person may be compensated for their physical, mental, and financial pain. A claimant in a personal injury case can ask for money and other damages.

When we talk about “economic harm,” we mean the money that could be lost. In addition to medical bills and lost wages, these damages also include money for emotional pain and suffering. Damages that have nothing to do with money can be given to people who have been hurt physically or emotionally or lost a loved one.

A person who gets hurt because of someone else’s negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or carelessness may be able to earn money. We won’t charge you if your case is thrown out or resolved in another way without going to court.

If you or someone you care about has been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Alameda County, get in touch with Arash Law. Call (888) 488-1391 to get a free case evaluation from our knowledgeable and trustworthy lawyers.