[09-09-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle While Walking on Interstate 8

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian man was struck and killed by an SUV while walking in the lanes of eastbound Interstate 8 Friday, September 9, 2022.

The collision transpired around 8:00 p.m. on the east of Mission Center Road.

Officer Jesse Matias of the California Highway Patrol has reported that the pedestrian was hit by a silver Nissan SUV driven by a San Diego woman who is 25 years old.

The driver stayed put at the scene of the accident. Matias stated that the results of a toxicology report were still awaited from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.

The California Highway Patrol was still investigating the cause of the accident and the sequence of events that led up to it.

It was decided not to release the deceased man’s name until his next of kin had been notified.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are much more likely to die or suffer serious injuries when hit by a car. Whenever two vehicles collide, the people on foot are in grave danger.

The number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries on American roads has increased. Pedestrians have traditionally been the main casualties when it comes to vehicle-related fatalities.

Between 2007 and 2016, there were 14% fewer traffic fatalities overall, but the GHSA found that pedestrian fatalities rose 27% during that same time.

In the USA, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in 2017. According to current estimates, 88 people die each minute.

In 2017, 37,000 pedestrians received medical attention for non-fatal injuries in hospitals.

According to a recent study, the risk of harm or death for pedestrians in California is higher than the risk for pedestrians in any other state.

Over 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities were caused by pedestrian accidents in California in 2018.

Many times, driver negligence, such as speeding or failing to yield, is to blame for pedestrian fatalities and injuries. In a court case, it is crucial to have an experienced attorney on your side.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, drivers should always proceed cautiously when approaching them. At all times, pedestrians must have the right-of-way. If the driver who struck the pedestrian violated any traffic laws, it would be looked into.

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To safeguard our client’s legal interests, we go above and beyond. Arash Law’s San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for the rights of pedestrians who have been hurt in accidents involving pedestrians.

If negligent drivers are made to pay for the harm they cause, the number of traffic accidents can be decreased.

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