[08-27-2022] Orange County, CA – 45-Year-Old Man Fatally Died After a Pedestrian Crash Involving Police Officer in Sunset Beach

According to the local authorities, they identified Derick Deon F., 45, who was killed after a pedestrian accident involving a police officer from Huntington in Sunset Beach on Saturday morning, August 27, 2022.

The accident happened at around 5:40 a.m. near North Pacific Avenue and Broadway.

Flanders was identified as a Rancho Palos Verdes resident.

Investigations are still being conducted to ascertain the circumstances leading to the collision.

According to a CHP report, the officer operated a Ford Explorer that belonged to the HBPD.

The police officer was not hurt.

If you think you may have seen the collision, call the CHP Westminster office at 714-892-4426.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are not as well protected as drivers and passengers in vehicles, so pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities.

There has been a strikingly higher average number of pedestrian fatalities in the US in recent years. In contrast to other traffic-related deaths, which decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths rose by 27% during that time.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 16% of all traffic fatalities in 2017 involved pedestrians. In US traffic accidents in 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities. Every 88 minutes, death takes place on average.

Significant causes of pedestrian accidents include careless driving, excessive speeding, and failing to yield to pedestrians by drivers.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In California, a lawsuit for a pedestrian accident must be filed within two years of the incident, per state law. To have a chance of receiving compensation for your losses in a pedestrian accident lawsuit, you must move quickly.

It is best to file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible. When filing a claim, the victim’s family may seek advice from a lawyer with relevant experience.

You will require legal counsel if you want to prevail in your case. They can also bargain with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.

Before we enter settlement talks, our Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers from Arash Law will gather evidence, speak with eyewitnesses, and perhaps consult expert witnesses to ensure your claim is as strong as possible. You can talk freely with one of our attorneys during a consultation by calling our hotline at (888) 488-1391.