[09-05-2022] San Benito County, CA – 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Hollister

[09-05-2022] 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle in HollisterAccording to the Hollister Police Department, a pedestrian woman was fatally struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Graf Road Monday night, September 5, 2022.

The crash occurred around 7:55 p.m. on Fourth Street near the intersection of Graf Road.

According to the police report, the woman was only described as being 70 years old.

According to the Hollister Police Department, the driver provided full cooperation to the investigators.

It would appear that neither alcohol nor drugs played a role in the accident.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are among the ones that kill the most people. This is mainly because pedestrians are often in danger from cars. After all, they have nothing to protect them if something goes wrong.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in car accidents in the United States. This means that one person dies about every 88 minutes. Also, about 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency rooms in 2017 for not fatal injuries.

California is one of the states with the most people living in it. People find it easy to live and work in California, which has caused the number of cars on the roads to rise. Because of this, many people, like pedestrians, are at risk of car accidents.

California has the most dangerous roads for pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that California has 25% more deaths than the rest of the country. In California alone, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were hurt on state roads in 2018.

Pedestrian accidents often happen when careless drivers drive too fast or don’t give way to pedestrians.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accidents Lawyers in San Benito County

The victim’s family will probably make hasty decisions because they are so sad and angry. If you’ve been in a car accident that killed someone, you should talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Knowing your rights after a pedestrian accident might help you feel less stressed. Arash Law’s wrongful death lawyers in San Benito County know that getting hurt or losing a loved one while crossing the street can be scary and painful, especially if you have to pay a lot of money for medical bills and a funeral.

With the help of an attorney, the family of the person who died can file a claim for “wrongful death” and get money for the harm the accident caused.

At Arash Law, our pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for our client’s rights and needs. You can call (888) 488-1391, and we’ll set up a free first meeting with a wrongful death lawyer.

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