[09-05-2022] Orange County, CA – 7-Year-Old Boy Hit And Killed By Automobile in Santa Ana

According to the authorities, a car struck and killed a 7-year-old kid in Santa Ana on Monday, September 5, 2022.

The accident occurred at approximately 8:50 p.m. on Rosita Street, north of 7th Street.

According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the boy was crossing when he was hit by a southbound car.

They found the boy on the road and took him to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The vehicle’s driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

Investigators believed that no drugs or alcohol were involved in the collision.

The crash is to be further investigated.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

California has one of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents each year. The pedestrian death rate in California is over 25% greater than the national average.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 893 pedestrians were killed on California roads in 2018. It should also be noted that, despite the decrease in crashes, approximately 500 pedestrians were injured on Orange County roadways, crosswalks, and sidewalks in 2020.

Over the last few years, Orange County has maintained a high rate of pedestrian accidents. In 2016 and 2017, there were over 900 recorded accidents per year. The number of accidents decreased marginally between 2018 and 2019, although serious injuries and fatalities persisted.

Drivers and pedestrians must work together to show safe habits on the road, protecting themselves and others around them and preventing pedestrian accidents.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Being hit by a car while walking is a terrible experience. This trauma can lead to significant income loss and hefty medical costs. Victims of pedestrian accidents get serious injuries and must know what to do in the aftermath.

A pedestrian collision in Orange County will likely result in significant damages, and injured plaintiffs want dependable legal representation to manage their claims and guide them through the litigation process.

If you or a loved one has recently experienced injuries or other damages in an Orange County pedestrian accident, it’s critical to know what to do to protect your rights by calling an Orange County accident lawyer you can rely on.

Our Orange County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law have vast expertise in resolving the most complicated legal issues in a wide range of practice areas involving pedestrian accidents and injuries.

Arash Law has a long history of effectively assisting clients in protecting their rights and interests. To book a FREE case review with one of our expert attorneys, call (888) 488-1391 or complete our online intake form.