[08-21-2022] Los Angeles County, CA- 42-year-old Pedestrian Killed after being Fatally Struck By Car In Huntington Beach

According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, a man was killed after being hit by a car in Huntington Beach on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

According to the police, the 42-year-old pedestrian was injured on Beach Boulevard, south of Ellis Avenue, around 10:30 p.m. Sunday and died at a hospital. His identity has been withheld pending notification of his relatives.

The man was standing outside a crosswalk when hit by a northbound 2008 Toyota Camry on Beach Boulevard.

The 42-year-old female driver of the Camry from Hemet remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the officer. According to the officers, impairment did not appear to be a factor.

The investigation was still ongoing. Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the police at 714-536-5670.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Pedestrians are more likely to die or sustain serious injuries when a car strikes. Pedestrians are completely unprotected in car-on-car collisions.

The number of pedestrians killed or injured on American roads is steadily increasing. For many years, pedestrian collisions were the leading cause of traffic fatalities.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), peer fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic deaths decreased by 14%.

There were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2017. According to the most recent statistics, 88 people die every minute.

In 2017, 137,000 patients were hospitalized due to non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, California has a higher rate of pedestrian fatalities and injuries than other states.

Last year, pedestrian accidents in California resulted in over 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities.

Speeding and failure to yield are two common causes of pedestrian fatalities and injuries. A qualified lawyer is required in every legal proceeding.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Even if pedestrians are not in a marked crosswalk, drivers should proceed cautiously. Pedestrians must have the right of way at all intersections whenever possible. An investigation will determine whether the driver who struck the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

A wrongful death lawsuit can hold anyone responsible for the death of a loved one accountable. Compensatory damages include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and funeral expenses.

Arash Law’s Los Angeles County pedestrian accident attorneys are prepared to fight for our client’s rights to the fullest extent of the law.

If we want to reduce the number of traffic accidents, we must hold reckless drivers accountable for their actions.

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