[08-30-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – A Young Boy Fatally Died After a Pedestrian Crash in Goleta

A young boy was struck and died after a pedestrian crash involving a car in Goleta on Tuesday afternoon, August 30, 2022.

The crash transpired at 2:50 p.m. in the 67 block of Nectarine Avenue.

According to Capt. Scott S. discovered the boy was suffering from traumatic injuries and took him right away to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital.

The Major Incident Response Team of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is looking into the collision.

Local authorities kept the child’s identity until the next of kin.

There was no more information available at the time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians may result in injuries or even death. Pedestrians are not protected from fatal accidents, unlike car passengers and motorcycle riders.

In the US, there are more accidents involving pedestrians. Over the past three decades, a sizable percentage of all traffic fatalities have involved pedestrians.

The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

The worst risks for pedestrians nationwide are found in California.
On any given day, California has a fatality rate that is 25% higher than the rest of the nation. 893 pedestrians lost their lives on Californian streets in 2018, while 14,000 others were injured.

These collisions are typically caused by drunk or distracted drivers, speeders, careless pedestrians, and drivers who disregard traffic laws.

Santa Barbara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers for Victims

The victim’s family may find it challenging to cope with the loss of a loved one at an unfortunate time. They might be manipulated by outside parties, like insurance firms. You need legal representation to defend your rights if you don’t want this to occur.

The deceased’s family is encouraged to seek legal representation and file a wrongful death lawsuit even though the official investigation is over.

The victim’s family, for instance, may file a wrongful death claim to recover damages for things like lost wages and companionship, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional distress brought on by the fatal accident.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Santa Barbara County can offer you the legal advice you need. They can help the victim’s family during this difficult time as well. Call (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our attorneys during a free consultation.