[09-10-2022] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by an Automobile on Highway 101

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Highway 101 on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

According to the CHP’s traffic incident report page, the accident was reported at about 6:50 p.m. just south of the Tefft Street exit in Nipomo.

According to the report, 21-year-old Taylor M. of Santa Monica drove a 2010 Toyota Prius northbound on Highway 101 in the No. 1 lane, south of Tefft Street in Nipomo. Michio followed behind an uninvolved car when it abruptly veered to the right.

Michio noticed a pedestrian immediately in front of his Toyota and swerved to the left to avoid a collision. The pedestrian was crossing northbound Highway 101 from east to west in the No. 1 lane.

The victim died due to her injuries. She has not been identified yet.

According to Caltrans Quickmap, the accident response was obstructing a northbound lane of the highway as of Saturday evening, and traffic was moving slowly through the region as of 7:20 p.m.

The accident is to be further investigated.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Aside from being refreshing, biking and walking are effective forms of transportation and healthier alternatives to driving. However, most significant biking and pedestrian injuries and deaths are caused by motor vehicle crashes.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,477 people were killed, and an estimated 391,000 were wounded in distracted driving accidents in 2015. Pedestrian fatalities rose 10% that year.

According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were wounded on California streets in 2018. California has a pedestrian fatality rate around 25% higher than the national average.

Lighting, pedestrian location, overspeeding, intoxication, drunkenness, and driver inattention are all variables that lead to pedestrian accidents. Pedestrian accidents can be avoided if motorists are more aware of their surroundings and avoid risky driving practices.

San Luis Obispo Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrian accidents are one of the most prevalent causes of personal injury. Because pedestrians are less protected and vulnerable on the streets, injuries in these incidents can be serious, even deadly. Understanding the details of this accident may also be difficult.

Many believe they can manage insurance company disputes independently and are hesitant to pay a lawyer to protect their rights. While you may be capable of handling your accident case if you were not seriously wounded, you should be mindful that competent attorneys win more accident compensation than novice attorneys or settle it on your own.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a pedestrian accident, our San Luis Obispo County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law are competent to help you collect the full compensation to which you are entitled.

Our skilled attorneys can thoroughly investigate your claim, help establish a strong case, and collect the compensation you deserve. To schedule a FREE and complete assessment of your case, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.