[09-21-2022] San Mateo County, CA – Pedestrian Accident at San Mateo Bridge Results in One Death

A police chase led to a fatal traffic collision after the suspect ran out of gas on eastbound California State Route 92 on Wednesday, September 21.

The crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge.

The crash began when the San Mateo Sheriff’s Office pursued a 2020 white Ford Mustang in Half Moon Bay, which it later lost on Interstate 280 close to Black Mountain Road in Hillsborough.

But when the suspect got out of the car to continue running away on foot, they were struck by a passing car because it appeared the Ford may have run out of gas.

During the early morning commute, the right and center lanes approaching the eastbound causeway of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge were closed due to a traffic collision on eastbound California State Route 92, leaving one lane open.

The California Highway Patrol issued a warning to motorists to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

If a car and pedestrian were to collide, the pedestrian would have a much higher risk of death or serious injury. Pedestrians would likely be severely injured in a car accident without any protection.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States has increased recently. Over a long period of time, the number of fatalities among pedestrians has remained alarmingly high.

While overall traffic fatalities dropped by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities actually rose by 27%, as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Association.

A total of 5,977 people lost their lives while walking in the United States in 2017. According to reports from late 2016, approximately 88 people were losing their lives each minute.

Approximately 137,000 pedestrians were taken to the hospital due to nonfatal injuries in 2017.

Compared to other states, California has a higher rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries, according to a recent study.

California had 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries in 2012.

When drivers fail to yield or brake suddenly, pedestrians are frequently injured or killed as a result of the resulting collisions or falls. If you want to take legal action after suffering injuries in a pedestrian accident, you should hire an attorney with relevant experience.

San Mateo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

All pedestrians, not just those crossing in designated areas, deserve the utmost caution from motorists. By law, pedestrians must always be given priority over vehicles. Whether or not the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any laws will be investigated.

Those at fault for the death of a loved one may be sued in a “wrongful death” suit. Damages can be awarded for a variety of different things, depending on the circumstances.

Our San Mateo County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will work tirelessly to win compensation for our clients.

Reckless drivers should be held responsible and punished if we want to see a decrease in car accidents. Our firm is widely regarded as one of the best in California, representing clients injured in automobile collisions.

If you would like to consult our legal team, please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form.