[09-08-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – Officials Identified a 34-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Victorville

A 34-year-old pedestrian, identified by his family as Tonatiuh D., was struck and killed by a car in Victorville on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

The accident happened at about 2:27 a.m. on State Highway 18 and Stoddard Wells Road.

According to sheriff’s officials, the pedestrian sustained major injuries and was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T) of the Victorville Police Department responded and took over the investigation.

According to authorities, the man was walking in the number one, westbound lane of State Highway 18 when a Nissan Altima hit him.”

According to officials, the passengers of the Nissan were not harmed.

The driver and a witness remained at the scene to assist with the investigation.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As one of the country’s largest and most populous states, California has an above-average number of traffic accidents yearly. These accidents cause massive losses. Each county in California contributed to the injury accident data.

In the most recent year studied by California’s Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), traffic accidents in San Bernardino resulted in 1,429 injuries or fatalities. It has the seventh highest rate of pedestrian accidents among 58 comparable cities.

While many of these accidents are due to driver error, many factors contribute to pedestrian safety. One of the most important is street design. Well-designed streets consider the needs of pedestrians and motorists, providing features that help reduce the risk of accidents. For example, sidewalks and crosswalks help to define the space that pedestrians occupy, and traffic lights and stop signs give pedestrians a clear signal to motorists about when it is safe to cross the street.

San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every year, millions of pedestrians are killed or injured on the road, most of whom are not at fault. The victims and their families will endure great stress and difficulty due to the pedestrian accident.

When pedestrian accidents result in significant injuries, victims require the services of an expert attorney. San Bernardino County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law help accident victims claim against negligent drivers. We also assist individuals who have been harmed in accidents in filing claims with their insurance providers.

We provide free case assessments to interested clients at Arash Law, so contact us if you want to learn more about your legal choices. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.