[09-01-2022] Riverside County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash Results in One Death of a 55-Year-Old Man in Riverside East End

A 55-year-old man, identified as David S., was fatally struck and died after a pedestrian accident involving a car in the Riverside East End on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2022.

The accident transpired at around 8 p.m. on Day Street, close to Campus Parkway, along the line dividing Riverside and Moreno Valley.

According to Sgt. Ryan T. Seager was crossing Day from the east in a direction where there was no crosswalk when a woman, a 33-year-old Moreno Valley resident, was driving a 2020 Honda Accord, approached from the south at an unknown speed.

The Honda struck the pedestrian in the southbound lanes.

The local authorities discovered Seager to be in critical condition after arriving at the scene.

At 8:25 p.m., the victim was pronounced dead at Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley.

Track reported that although patrol officers questioned the unharmed driver, she was not detained.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians frequently end in fatalities or severe injuries. A pedestrian has no protection in any car or motorcycle collision.

Pedestrian injuries are becoming more common in the US. In recent years, traffic fatalities have been primarily caused by pedestrian accidents.

The rate of fatalities among pedestrians has significantly increased in the US. While traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

According to state statistics, California has a higher injury or fatality rate for pedestrians than other states. In California, there were 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities among pedestrians in 2018.

Careless drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians and speed frequently result in pedestrian accidents. As a result, it is essential to seek the advice of a qualified attorney.

By crossing the street at crosswalks or intersections and keeping an eye out for cars turning left or right, pedestrians can prevent accidents.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether a person is in a designated crosswalk or not, drivers are required by law to slow down. At designated intersections, they must also give pedestrians the right of way. When a vehicle strikes a pedestrian, authorities will examine whether the driver violated traffic laws.

A lawyer can help surviving family members of the deceased file a wrongful death claim to recover damages from the accident. It is possible to receive financial compensation for suffering and mental anguish.

Families who have lost a loved one have the legal right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the guilty parties to obtain compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and additional losses, such as funeral costs.

Arash Law will tenaciously protect the rights and interests of its clients to hold the negligent party accountable. The Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law have decades of experience in settlement talks and courtroom proceedings, so they are fully aware of what it takes to prevail in a case.

Whether our clients were struck by a truck, car, motorcycle, or bicycle in a pedestrian accident, Arash Law has the assets to carry out the most exhaustive investigations on their behalf. For a free legal consultation, please call (888) 488-1391, our toll-free number.