[09-10-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Big Rig Struck and Killed 28-Year-Old Pedestrian in Ceres

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a 28-year-old Vallejo man who walked in front of a tractor-trailer truck was struck and killed on Highway 99 on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

According to Officer Tom Olsen of the CHP Modesto office, the collision was reported at around 4:15 p.m. in Ceres.

According to the preliminary investigation, 63-year-old William H. of Stockton was driving the big rig when the pedestrian entered the traffic lane and was hit by the truck’s right front.

His identity was kept confidential until his family could be notified.

The collision closed the northbound No. 3 lane and caused traffic to back up for several miles.

The authorities are further investigating the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Being a pedestrian has certain hazards. Pedestrian accidents are a problem, particularly in California, where the climate in several state areas encourages year-round outdoor activities.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one pedestrian is killed in accidents every two hours. In the United States, around 110,000 pedestrians are harmed each year.

The NHTSA ranked California 11th in the United States for pedestrian deaths in 2018. Furthermore, in the first half of 2019, pedestrian traffic deaths in our state increased by 13%. 470 pedestrian fatalities were reported in 2021, up from 463 in 2020 and 460 in 2019.

These statistics reveal an alarming number of families who have experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to a pedestrian accident. We should be cautious when we go out to avoid accidents like these.

Stanislaus County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

It takes skill to capture and recover the entire economic value of an accident claim. A good attorney will have access to valuable resources, such as financial experts, who can assist grieving families in making the most of their financial recovery. While money can never bring a loved one back, it can help to alleviate the stress created by the financial consequences of the loss.

If a loved one has been injured or died in a pedestrian accident, call our Stanislaus County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law as soon as possible. We provide all clients with a free consultation, and our legal staff is ready to assist you at this tough time.

Our principal objective at Arash Law is to assist you in holding the offender who has harmed you accountable for their acts. Arash Law has been fighting for pedestrian rights for years, and we will not stop until justice is served. We have a lot of expertise defending injured pedestrians in California.

We’re all in this together, so give us a call immediately for a free, no-obligation consultation regarding your accident. Call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form today to speak with one of our attorneys.