[09-21-2022] Riverside County, CA – 81-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Moreno Valley Street

An 81-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car near a Moreno Valley crossroads on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the accident occurred at about 12:50 a.m. on Perris Boulevard, north of Bay Avenue.

According to the authorities, Revoir was on the road when a 2014 Kia Optima hit him. The motorist came to a complete stop and waited for the police.

County fire paramedics arrived immediately at the accident scene and performed life-saving efforts on the victim, but he was declared dead on the spot.

According to sheriff’s authorities, the motorist was not injured and was detained for questioning before being released.

It wasn’t clear why Revoir was strolling down the four-lane highway.

The circumstances of the crash are under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are among the road’s most vulnerable persons. Pedestrian accidents, like any other road accident, are caused by carelessness or recklessness. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, 893 pedestrians perished on the streets in 2018, while over 14,000 were injured. Pedestrian fatalities in California are almost 25% higher than the national average.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are involved in more than one of every 10 fatal motor vehicle incidents. Every year, more than 60,000 pedestrians are injured, and about 5,000 are killed.

California has the highest number of pedestrian deaths on its highways among all states. Lighting, pedestrian position, overspeeding, and alcohol consumption are some variables that lead to pedestrian accidents.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every year, countless pedestrians are killed or badly injured in California. This is because California is one of the states with the highest number of pedestrian accidents.

Nobody wants to be injured or killed in a pedestrian accident. Some of the victims were innocent pedestrians. If you are harmed in a pedestrian accident, you can seek compensation with the help of an attorney.

To recover damages from a pedestrian accident, you must seek the guidance of Arash Law’s experienced Riverside County pedestrian accident lawyers. Our attorneys will look into your case and help you get the compensation you deserve.

When required, we work with experts from various fields to establish the most persuasive case for your full financial recovery. To schedule a free case evaluation, please email or call (888) 488-1391.