[09-10-2022] Alameda County, CA – Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Interstate 580

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian on Interstate 580 died after being hit by a vehicle as it drove through Oakland Saturday evening, September 10, 2022.

According to Karina Oseguera, a spokeswoman for the Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was struck around 9:15 p.m. on the westbound lanes of Interstate 580, just west of Highway 24.

Due to the need to notify the deceased person’s next of kin, the name of the person killed has not been made public.

According to Oseguera, it seemed as though nobody inside the vehicle that had hit the pedestrian had sustained any injuries.

A scant amount of additional information regarding the crash has been made public. The collision resulted in the temporary closing of Interstate 580; however, the freeway has since reopened to traffic.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Other road users are less likely to get hurt or die than pedestrians and motorcyclists. Because they aren’t well protected in case of an accident.

Tragically, the number of accidents involving pedestrians has gone up dramatically. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the US rose by 27%, while all other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. Every 88 minutes, a person dies in the United States. In 2017, hospital emergency rooms treated about 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

California has the highest number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries compared to other states. Last year, 893 people died, and 14,000 were hurt in California car accidents that involved pedestrians.

Most pedestrian accidents happen when drivers aren’t paying attention, drive too fast, or don’t stop for pedestrians. When you are in a situation like this, you must talk to a lawyer immediately.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Car accidents happen every day in the United States. If you or someone you care about gets into an accident, the results may not be easy to guess. If someone you care about dies in a pedestrian accident, you don’t have to go through this alone.

Experienced lawyers can give legal advice and emotional support during this challenging time. Insurance companies can take advantage of people who just lost a loved one because they are still sad. You must talk to an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.

At Arash Law, our skilled Alameda County pedestrian accident lawyers will fight to get you and your family the money you deserve. By filing a “wrongful death” lawsuit, the family of the person who died can earn money for things like lost wages, funeral costs, pain, suffering, and mental anguish.

Arash Law has the skills and experience to handle any legal problem. If you call (888) 488-1391 or come into one of our California offices, you don’t have to use our services.