[10-11-2022] Butte County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Struck and Injured by Vehicle in Chico

According to the Chico Police Department, an unidentified pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Chico on Tuesday morning, October 11, 2022.

According to the Chico Police Department, the collision transpired at about 5:45 a.m. on East Avenue and Cohasset Road.

A report that a person had been struck by a vehicle prompted the authorities to take action.

When the police arrived, they reported that the individual had crossed the street against a red light before being hit by a vehicle that was obeying the rules of the road.

The person was unconscious but only suffered from minor injuries. The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, pedestrians almost always sustain life-threatening injuries. People on foot almost always suffer the most severe injuries when a car crashes into a crowd of pedestrians.

In recent years, the frequency and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries in the United States have both increased dramatically. In recent years, there has been a disturbing rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities.

While traffic fatalities as a whole decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

Five thousand nine hundred seven pedestrians were killed in the United States last year. According to a statistic compiled in late 2016, 88 people were reportedly passing away each minute.

At least 137,000 people in 2017 sought medical attention for injuries sustained while walking.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths and severe injuries compared to other states.

A total of 893 pedestrians lost their lives and over 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

The tragic reality is that pedestrian deaths and injuries occur when drivers fail to pay attention to them or when they brake unexpectedly. Finding and hiring a good lawyer is your best bet if you want to go to court.

Butte Clara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

All pedestrians, whether or not they are in a crosswalk, require the undivided attention of drivers. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked, pedestrians always have the right of way.

When an accident involves a pedestrian, the police will look into it to see if the driver did anything illegal.

With the help of a wrongful death lawsuit, the people at fault for a family member’s death can be held financially liable. A judge may award monetary damages in a variety of situations.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a pedestrian in Butte County, California, our attorneys at Arash Law will work tirelessly to secure the compensation you need and deserve.

Reducing traffic accidents requires that reckless drivers face the repercussions of their actions.

When it comes to representing people who have been injured in car accidents in California, our firm is highly regarded. Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or through our website if you would like a free consultation with one of our attorneys.