[09-05-2022] San Benito County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in a Traffic Accident in Hollister

A pedestrian was killed in a traffic accident in Hollister on Monday night, September 05, 2022.

The collision happened around 7:55 p.m. on Fourth Street.

According to Hollister Police Chief Carlos Reynoso, an automobile traveling eastbound through the intersection of Graf Road struck a pedestrian.

The driver did not immediately see the pedestrian in the roadway and attempted to avoid a collision at the last moment.

Officers learned from witnesses that the pedestrian was not walking in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision.

According to police, the pedestrian died at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the pedestrian.

According to Reynoso, police do not believe alcohol played a role in the collision. The vehicle’s driver has been cooperative with investigators.

The road was closed for several hours while police investigated the scene.

Hollister Police are still investigating the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian accidents are a major problem in the United States. Each year, thousands of people are injured or killed in pedestrian accidents. Pedestrians are at a high risk of being injured or killed when hit by a car.

According to the Office of Traffic Safety, the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured on California highways is increasing. More people are walking to work, school, and shopping, as well as for fun, exercise, and the outdoors. A total of 893 pedestrians were killed on California roadways in 2018, a 26% increase from 2014.

Pedestrians can do several things to reduce their risk of being involved in an accident. Pedestrians always obey traffic laws and cross the street at designated crosswalks. They should make sure that they are visible to drivers. Wearing bright colors and using a flashlight at night can help make pedestrians more visible to drivers. Pedestrians should also never assume that a driver sees them. Always make eye contact with drivers before crossing the street.

San Benito County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Despite taking precautions, pedestrian accidents can still happen. If you are involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important to know what to do. Stay at the scene if you can and wait for help to arrive. Do not move the victim if they are injured. If you cannot stay at the scene, try to find a safe place to wait for help to arrive.

Call 911 and report the accident. Be sure to give the dispatcher your location and describe the accident scene. Seek medical attention for any injuries you may have sustained in the accident. Finally, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your options and determine if you have a case against the driver who hit you.

At Arash Law, our team of pedestrian accident lawyers can help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. We have years of experience fighting for the rights of injured pedestrians and know how to get results.

Contact Arash Law in San Benito County today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form. We’ll discuss your case and let you know how we can help.