[10-04-2022] Solano County, CA – A 5-Year-Old Died After a Vehicle Crash in Fairfield

A 5-year-old girl died after a fatal crash involving a car in Fairfield on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

The mishap happened around 4:36 p.m. in the 1900 block of Grande Circle.

Unfortunately, the toddler died after she was struck by the vehicle.

According to local news, no other information is available while authorities conduct their investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The possibility that a pedestrian struck by a car will die or suffer serious injuries is much higher than that of the driver. Because they are not protected, pedestrians involved in a collision between two vehicles will likely suffer serious injuries.

In the US, there have been more pedestrian-related injuries and deaths. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been alarmingly high for a long time.

The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that between 2007 and 2016, traffic fatalities decreased by 14%, while pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%.

A recent study shows California has a higher than-average rate of severe and fatal pedestrian accidents. In California in 2012, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and more than 14,000 injuries.

Failure to yield to pedestrians and sudden braking are the two most frequent causes of pedestrian injury or death. You should retain a skilled attorney if you file a claim after getting hurt while out for a stroll.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Solano County

The majority of the millions of pedestrians killed or hurt on the roads every year are not at fault. The pedestrian accident victims and their families will go through a lot of stress and hardship.

Imagine that you or a family member has suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident in Solano County. You must fight for your legal rights with an experienced and tenacious pedestrian accident attorney.

Solano County pedestrian accident lawyers with Arash Law assist hurt people in suing negligent drivers. We also help accident victims submit insurance claims to their insurance companies.

Reach out to Arash Law immediately to learn more about your legal options. We provide no-cost case analyses to interested clients. Dial us by phone at (888) 488-1391 or via email.