[08-24-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Pomona

A pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision with a patrol car in Pomona on Wednesday morning, August 24, 2022.

The crash occurred around 6:00 a.m. in the vicinity of Mission Boulevard and S. Main Street.

The identity of the pedestrian has not yet been disclosed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians have a much higher risk of death or serious injury when struck by a car. When two vehicles collide, pedestrians have no safety net to protect them.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States is rising. Pedestrian fatalities have been high for quite some time.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that peer fatalities increased by 27% during that period despite a 14% decrease in overall traffic fatalities between 2007 and 2016.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. Statistics show that as of late 2016, 88 people were dying every minute.

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

Recent research has shown that Californian pedestrians are more likely to be hurt or killed than people in other states.

893 pedestrians were killed, and over 14,000 were injured in California due to accidents in 2012.

Common causes of pedestrian deaths and injuries include drivers failing to yield or slowing down too quickly. You should retain the services of an accomplished legal counsel if you intend to pursue legal action.

Los Angeles County Car Accident Lawyers

It is still the driver’s responsibility to exercise caution around pedestrians, regardless of whether or not they are in a designated crosswalk. To the extent allowed by law, pedestrians are entitled to 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 those at fault for a family member’s passing. Compensatory damages may include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and even the cost of a burial.

Our Los Angeles County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to secure compensation for the victims of pedestrian accidents.

Reducing traffic accidents requires making reckless motorists pay for their mistakes.
We’ve earned a reputation as a top firm representing people injured in car accidents in California. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form for a free consultation with one of our skilled lawyers.