[10-01-2022] San Mateo County, CA – One Person Killed, Another Critically Injured in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Burlingame

According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, the person who died in the crash was identified as 58-year-old Andree P. of San Jose. The crash occurred last Friday, September 30, 2022.

According to the police, a suspect was detained in connection with a Peninsula hit-and-run crash that happened late Friday and left one person dead and another injured.

According to the Burlingame Police Department, a 43-year-old resident of Burlingame was detained on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and lodged in the San Mateo County Jail.

The suspect’s name has not been disclosed by the police.

According to local authorities, the other victim was hospitalized and was in stable condition as of Thursday.

According to reports, the suspect initially ran away from the scene but later returned and helped the police.

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According to the police, one person died, and another sustained critical injuries following a fatal accident in Burlingame on Saturday, October 1, 2022.

The crash occurred Saturday evening at California Drive and Oak Grove Avenue.

Two people were reportedly in the crosswalk at the time of the collision.

One of the victims passed away after being taken to a hospital. The condition of the other victim is critical.

According to police, the driver fled but eventually returned to the scene and is helping with the investigation.

According to police, California Dr. has reopened between Floribunda Ave. and Palm Dr.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Striking a pedestrian with a car has much more severe consequences. Pedestrians are very vulnerable to injury in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States has increased. The number of pedestrian fatalities has grown at an alarming rate in recent years.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data shows a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths despite a 14% decrease in overall traffic fatalities during that period.

There were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2016. Statistics showed that 88 people were losing their lives every minute by the end of 2016.

Around 137,000 pedestrians sustained nonfatal injuries that required medical attention in 2017.

According to recent studies, pedestrians in California have a much higher risk of being seriously injured or killed than those in any other state.

The state of California saw 893 pedestrian deaths and over 14,000 injuries in 2012.

Most pedestrian accidents happen because drivers don’t yield or make too many abrupt stops, both of which can be avoided. If you want to go to court, you should hire a competent attorney.

San Mateo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk does not alter the individual’s duty to the public. A pedestrian has the right of way at an intersection to the maximum extent permitted by law. It will be determined whether or not any laws were broken by the driver who struck the pedestrian.

Victims’ families can seek justice by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against those they believe should bear some responsibility for a loved one’s death. Damages can be awarded for intangibles like pain and suffering, as well as tangible ones like lost wages and the price of a funeral.

Our San Mateo County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will handle your case with the utmost diligence and dedication.

Reckless drivers need to be held accountable if we’re serious about reducing traffic accidents.

Our firm has become well-known as one of the best in California when it comes to helping people who have been injured in car accidents. Contact our law firm at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to set up a free consultation with one of our attorneys.