[10-05-2022] Napa County, CA – Pedestrian Crash on Foster Road Severely Injures 22-Year-Old Woman

According to the police, a pedestrian sustained serious injuries after getting struck by an SUV in Napa on Wednesday night, October 5, 2022.

According to a news release from Napa police Sgt. Aaron Medina, the Toyota 4Runner driver, called 911 at 6:22 p.m. to report hitting a pedestrian on Foster Road near Hilton Avenue.

According to Medina, when patrol officers, Napa Fire, and American Medical Response arrived on the scene, they discovered a 22-year-old woman who was seriously hurt.

The pedestrian was transported to Queen of the Valley Medical Center.

According to police, the involved driver stayed at the scene, helped out, and cooperated with the authorities.

According to preliminary data, the pedestrian was crossing Foster Road from the north when the collision occurred, and the driver of a 2001 green Toyota 4Runner was driving south on Foster Road.

As the Napa Police Department Traffic Reconstruction Team responded, took over the investigation, and processed the scene on Wednesday night, Foster Road was closed for more than four hours.

Medina reported that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be involved at this point in the investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a pedestrian is struck by a car, the results are almost always catastrophic. Pedestrians would sustain severe injuries because they would receive little to no protection in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

Injuries and fatalities among pedestrians traveling on U.S. roads have risen in recent years. Pedestrians have traditionally been the most vulnerable group in vehicular collisions.

The Governor Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) data showed a 27% increase in deaths among young adults during that time, while overall traffic deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016.

There were 5,907 pedestrian fatalities in the U.S. in 2017. Recent statistics show that 88 people per minute perish.

There were 137,000 nonfatal pedestrian injuries that required emergency room visits in 2017.

Recent research has shown that California has the highest rate of serious injuries and fatalities among pedestrians.

In 2018, pedestrian accidents in California resulted in over 14,000 injuries and 893 fatalities.

Pedestrian fatalities and injuries are frequently the results of driver error, like going too fast or failing to yield. In order to maximize your chances of success in court, you should retain the services of an experienced attorney.

Napa County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

The safety of pedestrians should always be prioritized, regardless of whether or not a crosswalk is present. Pedestrians always have the right of way. The driver will be questioned to determine whether or not any laws were broken.

The family of a deceased person may file a wrongful death suit in order to hold the responsible parties accountable for their loved one’s death. Funeral costs and emotional distress are two examples of damages that can be recovered.

We take every precaution in court to protect our clients’ interests. Our Napa County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the compensation our clients deserve.

We can lower the number of accidents on the road by holding careless motorists accountable.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form if you’d like to speak with one of our experienced attorneys.