[09-08-2022] Butte County, CA – Pedestrian Man Severely Injured After Being Struck on Highway 32

According to the authorities, a man was taken to the hospital for treatment after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 32 in Chico on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The crash occurred at 1:50 p.m. on Highway 32 south of W. East Avenue and north of W. Lindo Avenue, causing traffic to be shut down in both directions.

The victim’s identity is not yet known, and the extent of their injuries has not been disclosed.

Just before 4:30 in the afternoon, the lane that travels north was made available again. Additionally, the southbound lane was made available for traffic shortly after 5:00 p.m.

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

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are more likely to die in a crash than people in a fast car. This is because pedestrians have no way to protect themselves in a collision.

In the United States, the number of pedestrian deaths has increased significantly. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths went up by 27%, while deaths caused by cars went down by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 people on foot were killed in car accidents in the United States. Estimates say that every 88 minutes, one person dies. In 2017, accidents hurt about 137,000 pedestrians who did not kill them.

Statistics from the state show that pedestrians in California are more likely to get hurt or die than in other states. In 2018, 893 pedestrians died, and 14,000 were hurt in California.

Accidents with pedestrians are often caused by careless drivers who don’t look out for them, drive too fast, or both. Because of this, it is essential to talk to a lawyer who knows what they are doing.

People on foot can avoid accidents by crossing streets at crosswalks or intersections and watching for cars turning left or right.

Butte County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

By law, drivers must slow down when a person is crossing the street, even if they are not in a marked crosswalk. At regulated intersections, they must also let people on foot go first. When a car hits a pedestrian, the police will determine whether the driver broke traffic rules.

A lawyer can help the family members of a person who died file a wrongful death claim to get money for the damages caused by the accident. Pay can be given for lost wages, funeral costs, pain, and mental anguish.

Arash Law will aggressively defend our client’s rights and interests to bring the negligent party accountable. Arash Law’s Butte County pedestrian accident attorneys have decades of experience in settlement negotiations and litigation, so they know exactly what it takes to win a case.

Arash Law has a lot of resources that allow us to do the most thorough investigations for our clients. This is true whether a truck, car, motorcycle, or bike hit the pedestrian we are representing or if the pedestrian was hit by a car. Call our toll-free number (888) 488-1391 to talk to one of our lawyers for free.