[08-30-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Car Struck and Killed a Female Pedestrian on D Street in Victorville

A female pedestrian was hit and killed by a sedan on D Street in Apple Valley on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2022.

It occurred at about 7:31 a.m., near 11th Street.

According to Sheriff’s spokesperson Tricia Blake, the pedestrian was walking across the roadway when he was hit by a silver four-door Chevy car.

The driver of the car remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

The road was reopened just before noon.

The identity of the deceased Hispanic female was not released until her family was notified.

The case remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Any traffic accident or collision has the chance of causing significant injury or death to anyone involved. Regarding pedestrian accidents, official figures show that up to 70,000 pedestrians are killed or wounded in the United States each year.

95 accidents in San Bernardino County occurred when a pedestrian had the right of way in 2013. There were 102 injuries and one fatality as a consequence of these incidents. Pedestrian deaths climbed by 4% in 2019, accounting for 17% of all collision fatalities.

Accidents happen at the most unexpected times. It is essential to be cautious when driving near pedestrians, and pedestrians must constantly be aware of their surroundings when crossing or walking near roads.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians are completely vulnerable to motor vehicles and are at the mercy of the cars around them. As a result, they are more prone to severe injuries or even death in the event of an accident.

The compensation you might receive from a pedestrian accident will vary depending on the circumstances. Still, the most crucial step you can take toward obtaining the compensation you require is to contact an established, competent San Bernardino pedestrian accident attorney at Arash Law.

We provide free case evaluations to interested clients at Arash Law, so contact us if you’d like to explore your case and legal options. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or email us.