[08-25-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Hit in a Pedestrian Crash on PCH

An unidentified man was hit after a pedestrian crash involving a vehicle on PCH on Thursday night, August 25, 2022.

The accident happened around 7 p.m. in the 22000 block of the Pacific Coast Highway.

According to local authorities, the man was flown to a nearby trauma center.

His state of health has not been made public.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are more susceptible to traffic hazards than people driving their cars. In contrast to those in automobiles, who are protected by airbags and seatbelts, pedestrians have no such safety features.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the US has significantly increased. Pedestrian fatalities rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related fatalities fell by 14%.

In California, numerous accidents result in pedestrian injuries and a few yearly fatalities. Drivers who are inattentive, speeding, drunk, or distracted are often to blame for pedestrian accidents. They fail to drive in the right direction and disobey traffic laws.

The driver’s negligence primarily brought on these collisions. Drivers who are intoxicated are unable to yield to pedestrians.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Los Angeles County

If a pedestrian was injured in a collision with a vehicle, you are eligible for compensation. In contrast, obtaining compensation without the help of an experienced attorney may be challenging, if not impossible.

Drivers are required to respect the right-of-way that pedestrians have on the road. As a result, if they fail to carry out this responsibility, they are responsible for any harm they cause.

Gaining back control over your life requires obtaining financial compensation for your losses from a Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney.

Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free consultation with one of our accident lawyers! If we lose your claim, we won’t charge you a dime.