[08-30-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – 26-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Fatally Struck on D Street in Victorville

A female pedestrian identified by her family as 26-year-old Emily S. was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Victorville Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

The crash occurred at around 7:25 a.m. near the intersection of D Street and 11th Street in Victorville.

Emily was already dead when they got there, so they told them that. The car’s driver stayed at the accident site and helped the police.

The investigation showed that Emily was hit in the eastbound number one lane of D Street between 11th Street and Stoddard Wells Road as she tried to cross the road.

Based on what we know, alcohol, drugs, speeding, and other dangerous driving behaviors did not cause the crash.

Anyone who may have seen the accident should call Victorville Police Department Deputy S. Larocco at (760) 241-2911 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

People who use the road have a lower risk of being hurt or killed in an accident than pedestrians, and motorcycle riders do simply because they do not have adequate protection in the event of an accident.

The tragic number of accidents involving pedestrians has increased dramatically over the past few years. The number of people killed in pedestrian accidents in the United States increased by 27% from 2007 to 2016, while the number of people who died in traffic accidents decreased by 14% during the same period.

In the United States in 2017, there were 5,977 deaths caused by pedestrians. In the United States, an average person passes away every 88 minutes. In 2017, approximately 137,000 pedestrians were taken to hospital emergency rooms to treat for non-fatal injuries.

Compared to other states, California has the highest number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured due to traffic accidents. In California, there were 893 fatalities and 14,000 injuries caused by car accidents involving pedestrians in the previous year.

Most automobile accidents involving pedestrians occur when drivers aren’t paying attention, travel too quickly, or fail to stop when they see a pedestrian. If you find yourself in a similar circumstance, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents involving motor vehicles take place daily in the United States. If you or someone you care about is involved in an accident, it is difficult to predict how things will turn out. You don’t have to go through this ordeal alone if a pedestrian accident claims the life of someone you cared about.

During this trying time, experienced lawyers can provide not only sound legal counsel but also comfort and support. Because they are still grieving, people who have recently lost a loved one are vulnerable to being taken advantage of by insurance companies. It is of the utmost significance that you consult a lawyer as quickly as humanly possible to ensure that your legal rights are preserved.

At Arash Law, our experienced pedestrian accident lawyers in San Bernardino County will fight to get you and your family the compensation you and they are entitled to receive. Through the legal process known as “wrongful death,” the family of the person who passed away has the opportunity to receive compensation for things such as lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

Arash Law is equipped with the knowledge and experience necessary to handle any legal issue. You are not obligated to use our services if you contact us at (888) 488-1391 or visit any of our offices in California.