[09-19-2022] Sacramento County, CA – A Man Died After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash in the Fruitridge Road

According to the traffic investigators, a man died after a car crash on Fruitridge Road on Monday, September 19, 2022.

The accident happened at around 3:30 a.m. in the 8800 block of Fruitridge Road, west of South Watt Avenue.

The police had been informed that someone was lying on the road.

According to a press release from the Sacramento Police Department, when officers arrived, they discovered the man who had sustained severe injuries in what was later determined to be a hit-and-run.

The injured man was pronounced dead at the scene by Sacramento Fire Department medics.

After notifying the man’s family, the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office will disclose the man’s identity.

The fatal hit-and-run investigation was handed off to traffic detectives and crime scene investigators.

According to police, they searched the area for witnesses and evidence while on the scene.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents involving pedestrians frequently happen in the US. 4,735 pedestrians died and 66,000 were injured in 2013, according to estimates. These mishaps can occur for several reasons, including a driver failing to notice a pedestrian in time or a pedestrian crossing the street against the rules.

When a driver strikes a pedestrian crossing the street, it is one of the most frequent pedestrian accidents. Because pedestrians have no natural protection when hit by a car, this kind of accident frequently results in fatalities. Always look for pedestrians, especially when driving near intersections or crosswalks.

Over the prior five years, there were 927 pedestrian accidents on average per year. About 50% of those accidents result in injuries and 5% in fatalities. Most of these mishaps occur in the late afternoon or early evening when visibility is poor.

While there are many ways for pedestrians to stay safe, including using crosswalks and walking against traffic flow, drivers must also share the road. Make sure you have enough time to cross the road before the next car arrives by looking both ways before you do so.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sacramento County

Drivers must exercise caution around pedestrians at all times, not just when they cross the street in a designated crosswalk. In all circumstances, pedestrians have the right of way under the laws of the road.

There will be an investigation to see if the driver who struck the pedestrian broke any laws.

Those responsible for a loved one’s death may be held liable in a “wrongful death” lawsuit. Compensation damages may result from emotional distress, lost wages, or funeral expenses.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Sacramento County will put forth an unwavering effort to obtain just compensation for pedestrian accident victims.

Car accidents would decline if negligent drivers were held accountable and punished. We’ve developed a standing as one of California’s top law firms specialising in auto accident cases.

If you want to talk to one of our knowledgeable attorneys, don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out an online intake form.