[10-07-2023] Santa Barbara County, CA – 42-Year-Old Male Injured Following Single-Vehicle Collision in Lompoc

A 42-year-old male was severely injured after being struck by a minivan in Lompoc on Saturday evening, October 07, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision happened at 8:00 p.m. on Highway 246, east of the Lompoc City limits.

The victim, identified as Bradley B., was attempting to cross Sweeny Road from the northbound side when he walked directly into the path of a Toyota Sienna.

The pedestrian suffered major injuries after being propelled over the guard rail and was airlifted to Marian Regional Medical Center for treatment. The 73-year-old van driver, Kathleen H., was unharmed.

The CHP suggests that drugs or alcohol were not involved in the crash, but no further information is currently available. The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the collision.

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9 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party. These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately, and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, hit-and-run accidents caused twenty-four percent (24.3 percent) of pedestrian fatalities in 2020. Deaths from pedestrians increased by 46.2% between 2011 and 2020, while deaths from other traffic increased by 14.4%. Deaths for pedestrians increased by 3.9 percent from 2019 to 2020, despite a 13.2 percent decrease in vehicles being driven.

A turning crash is more likely to occur in a large vehicle, and pedestrians struck by large vehicles suffer more severe injuries. In left-turn crashes involving pedestrians, pickups were 269.6 percent more likely to be involved than regular passenger cars.

Minivans and large vans were associated with a 172.0 percent increase in odds, while pickups and SUVs were associated with a 93.6 percent increase. There has been a significant increase in the odds of a pickup or SUV causing a pedestrian fatality in a right-turn crash, at 88.6 percent and 63.4 percent, respectively.