[10-06-2022] Orange County, CA – One Man Injured After Getting Struck by Car During Street Takeover in Buena Park

A man was struck by a car that was performing donuts at a street takeover in Buena Park late on Thursday night, October 6, 2022.

The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. at the intersection of Valley View Street and Artesia Boulevard.

The crash was caught on camera as onlookers gathered.

A man stumbled and fell as a car approached him and partially ran him over.

The pedestrian was seen on camera lying on the ground for a while after being struck. There was no apparent attempt to contact an ambulance.

When the police arrived a short while later, the crowd dispersed.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Accidents between cars and pedestrians almost always end in tragedy for pedestrians. Pedestrians would suffer serious injuries due to the lack of protection they would receive in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities on American roads have increased in recent years. Historically, pedestrians have been among the most at-risk people in car accidents.

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

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States in 2017 was 5,907. The latest data shows that 88 people die every minute.

In 2017, 137,000 pedestrians visited emergency rooms due to nonfatal injuries.

Recently, there has been a lot of focus on the high rate of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries in California.

More than 14,000 people were injured, and 893 people were killed in pedestrian accidents in California in 2018.

Driver error, such as going too fast or failing to yield, is a common cause of pedestrian deaths and injuries. Hiring an attorney can increase your chances of winning in court.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not a crosswalk is present, pedestrians’ safety should always be given top priority. When drivers cross their lanes, they must always come to a complete stop and let them pass safely. Additionally, it is illegal to block a crosswalk with your vehicle. Pedestrians have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks. There may have been a violation of the law, and the driver will be questioned about it.

A victim’s family whose death was not their fault can sue for wrongful death to obtain justice. Damages may include monetary payments for medical bills, funeral expenses, and compensation for mental anguish.

We always put our client’s best interests first inside and outside the court. Our Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the compensation our clients deserve.

We can reduce traffic fatalities by holding reckless drivers legally responsible.

If you would like to consult one of our skilled attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.