[09-19-2022] Sonoma County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Todd Road

According to a statement by the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by two vehicles in Santa Rosa on Monday morning, September 19, 2022.

The crash occurred at 5:45 a.m. on Todd Road near Moorland Avenue.

The Santa Rosa CHP officers responded to a report of a pedestrian lying on the road.

The pedestrian was already dead when emergency personnel arrived.

According to the CHP’s preliminary investigation, a man was either crawling or stooping on Todd Road.

The pedestrian was struck by a dump truck on Todd Road as it was traveling east. Following this collision, the pedestrian was also struck by a Chevrolet truck that was heading west on Todd Road.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the CHP office in Santa Rosa at 707-588-1400.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The consequences for a pedestrian who is struck by a car are much more severe. Pedestrians have very little protection in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

There has been a rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the United States. There has been an alarming rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities in recent years.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian deaths rose by 27% during that time, while traffic deaths fell by 14%.

Last year in the United States, 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives. In late 2016, statistics showed that 88 people were dying each and every minute.

At least 137,000 people in 2017 were taken to the hospital due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

Recent research indicates that pedestrians in California face a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

893 pedestrians died, and more than 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

Most pedestrian deaths and injuries are caused when drivers don’t yield or use sudden stops excessively. One should seek the services of an experienced attorney if one intends to pursue legal action.

Sonoma County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

A driver’s duty of care to the public does not depend on whether or not a pedestrian is using a crosswalk. A pedestrian has the right-of-way at an intersection to the maximum extent permitted by law. When investigating the driver who hit the pedestrian, authorities will see if any rules were broken.

A wrongful death suit allows the family of the deceased to seek justice from those responsible for the death of a family member. Emotional distress, lost wages, and funeral costs are all possible forms of compensatory damages.

Our Sonoma County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight tirelessly to secure compensation for the victims of pedestrian accidents.

If we want to reduce traffic accidents, reckless drivers must face the consequences of their actions.

We’ve earned a reputation as one of the best firms in California handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit the form on our website to schedule your free initial consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.