[08-27-2022] Orange County, CA – 45-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in a Crash in Huntington Beach

According to the authorities, a 45-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a police officer while responding to a complaint in a Southern California beach hamlet on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the 22-year-old Huntington Beach police officer was approximately a block away from Sunset Beach when he collided with the pedestrian.

According to officials, the pedestrian was transported to a hospital but eventually died.

Th epedestrian’s identity was not immediately disclosed.

According to police, the officer was not wounded in the accident. There was no arrest made.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

While tourist districts in Orange County are reasonably safe for pedestrians, local walkers going to work, school, shopping malls, or looking for jobs face a significantly greater danger. Surprisingly, pedestrians were frequently the victims of car accidents, even throughout the pandemic.

Over the last five years, Orange County has maintained an increased rate of pedestrian accidents. In 2016 and 2017, there were over 900 recorded accidents per year.

Despite a decrease in crashes, approximately 500 pedestrians were injured on Orange County highways, crosswalks, and sidewalks in 2020. It’s a staggeringly terrible figure that suggests the situation is far from over.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Statistics show that pedestrian accidents are common in Orange County. As a result, you may sustain an injury when you least expect it. The victims and their families will face a lot of stress and trouble due to the pedestrian accident. However, if you are involved in a pedestrian accident, you should seek the assistance of a qualified attorney to file a compensation claim.

At Arash Law, our Orange County pedestrian accident attorneys have extensive expertise. They are actively involved in pursuing compensation in pedestrian accident cases, and we guarantee our clients the greatest possible compensation.

If you are hurt in Orange County, contact us at (888) 488-1391 or email us, and we will assist you in obtaining reasonable compensation.