[08-26-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Pedestrian Hit and Killed On Eastbound I-10

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car on westbound Interstate 10 near Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino on Friday morning, August 26, 2022.

The accident occurred around 3:12 a.m., right after the Waterman Avenue exit.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Traffic Report, the white pedestrian was walking in the traffic lanes.

When the CHP arrived on the scene, they discovered an unresponsive male pedestrian between the #3 and #4 lanes.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead after efforts to save his life failed.

According to reports, the driver remained on the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Any car collision or accident can cause major injury or death to anyone involved. When a pedestrian is involved in an accident, the chance of such injuries dramatically increases. Pedestrians are completely vulnerable to motor vehicles, as they are least protected.

There were 95 accidents in San Bernardino where pedestrians had the right of way in 2013. There were 102 injuries and one fatality as a consequence of these incidents.

In 2019, bicyclists and pedestrians accounted for 5% of all traffic collision casualties. The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities was the greatest since 2009, with 710 casualties. This reflects an 11% rise in pedestrian injuries and deaths in a single year and a 49% increase between 2010 and 2019.

To avoid pedestrian accidents, drivers must exercise extreme caution while driving near pedestrians; pedestrians must constantly be aware of the surrounding roads and show great caution when crossing roadways.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians involved in a crash lack impact protection compared to vehicle occupants. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents can result in serious or even fatal injuries to pedestrians based on various conditions.

You may suffer substantial emotional, bodily, and financial damages when hurt in a pedestrian accident. A driver may be held accountable for your medical expenses, mental anguish, loss of future earning potential, pain, suffering, and lost income.

Compensation for a pedestrian accident can vary depending on the circumstances. Still, the most crucial action you can take to secure the compensation you deserve is to contact an established and experienced San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorney.

We at Arash Law provide free case evaluations to interested clients, so contact us if you want to discuss your case and legal alternatives. You may email or contact us at (888) 488-1391.