[09-25-2022] Orange County, CA – One Man Killed After Being Allegedly Run Over Intentionally on Graham Street

The Cypress Police Department reported that a woman allegedly ran a man over in her car on purpose, resulting in one death on Monday, September 25, 2022.

The crash took place around 8:30 p.m., on Graham Street close to Oak Knoll Park.

Authorities claim that before striking the pedestrian with her car, Hannah E., 20, engaged in an altercation with the pedestrian.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Esser was detained after investigators concluded that the collision was intentional.

It has not yet been possible to identify the man who died in the collision.

The Cypress Police is still investigating the crash.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact them at 714-229-6632.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are much more likely to suffer life-threatening injuries or death if they are struck by a vehicle. In the event of a collision between two automobiles, pedestrians would suffer no harm.

There has been a recent uptick in reported incidents involving pedestrian fatalities and injuries across the United States. Deaths of pedestrians have been at a distressingly high rate for quite some time.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27%, while the number of traffic fatalities fell by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were killed across the United States. Statistics showed that as of late 2016, 88 people were dying each and every minute.

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

Recent research indicates that California has a higher rate of pedestrian injuries and fatalities compared to other states.

893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were injured in California alone in 2012.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries frequently result from drivers who fail to yield or who brake too suddenly. Get good legal representation if you’re considering going to court.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When on the road, drivers have a responsibility to the public at large, regardless of whether or not a pedestrian is using a crosswalk. To the full extent of the law, pedestrians have the right of way when entering or crossing an intersection. Laws may have been broken, and the driver who hit the pedestrian will be investigated for that possibility.

A wrongful death suit can be used to seek justice against those at fault for the death of a family member. Damages can cover a wide range of losses, from mental anguish to lost wages to the price of a final burial.

Our Orange County pedestrians accident lawyers at Arash Law work tirelessly to win compensation for our clients who have been injured as a result of pedestrian accidents.

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

We have earned a reputation as a leading law firm for car accidents throughout California. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online intake form for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.