[09-19-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Pedestrian Man Dies After Being Struck by Two Trucks in Santa Rosa

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian man was seen crouched or crawling after being hit by two vehicles and died on a roadway in Santa Rosa on Monday morning, September 19, 2022.

The crash transpired around 5:45 a.m. in the area of Todd Road near Moorland Avenue.

Initial findings from the investigation suggested that the man was traveling along Todd Road in a crouched or crawling position.

The man was involved in a collision with a dump truck that was moving in an eastbound direction. After that, a Chevrolet truck driving in the opposite direction hit him.

The man’s name and identity have not been made public. The reason behind the collision is still under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this collision, you are asked to contact the Santa Rosa office of the California Highway Patrol by calling (707) 588-1400.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a car hits a pedestrian, the pedestrian has a significantly higher risk of dying or suffering severe injuries than the driver. Due to the lack of protection, pedestrians are more likely to sustain severe injuries in a collision involving two vehicles.

There has been a noticeable increase in the number of pedestrians killed or injured in the United States. Since a long time ago, the number of pedestrians killed while crossing the street has remained disturbingly high.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people killed in motor vehicle accidents fell by 14% between 2007 and 2016. Still, the number of pedestrians killed in such accidents rose by 27%. (GHSA).

In 2017, there were 5,977 people killed while walking in the United States of America. At the end of 2016, it was estimated that 88 people passed away every minute across the world.

In 2017, 137,000 pedestrian injuries were not fatal, but they did result in hospitalization.
A recent study found that pedestrians in California face a higher risk of being injured or killed when compared to pedestrians in other states.

In 2012, there were 893 pedestrian deaths and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries in California.

The failure of drivers to yield the right of way to pedestrians or an excessively rapid deceleration are two common causes of pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you were injured as a pedestrian and plan to take legal action, you should seek the representation of an experienced legal professional.

Sonoma County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers are responsible for exercising extreme caution around pedestrians at all times, not just at crosswalks. According to the law, pedestrians always have the right to cross the street. The purpose of the investigation would be to determine whether or not any laws were broken by the driver who hit the pedestrian walking down the sidewalk.

A person has the legal right to bring a lawsuit for wrongful death against those they believe are responsible for the end of a family member. Depending on the situation’s specifics, monetary compensation in the form of damages may be granted for various reasons.

At Arash Law, our pedestrian accident attorneys serving Sonoma County will work tirelessly to secure victims of pedestrian accidents the compensation they are entitled to on their behalf.

If we want to see a reduction in the number of automobile collisions, careless drivers need to be held accountable and given appropriate punishment. We are recognized as one of California’s most successful law firms, handling cases involving automobile collisions.

If you would like to speak with one of our skilled attorneys, please either call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out an intake form on our website.