[10-13-2023] Butte County, CA – Woman Died Following Pedestrian vs. Vehicle Collision in Chico

A female pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Chico on Friday morning, October 13, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at 10:20 a.m. on Highway 99 at the Cohasset Road overcrossing.

The woman died after allegedly jumping from Cohasset Road and being struck by a brown Chevrolet Tahoe going southbound. The 51-year-old female driver didn’t show any visible injuries.

As investigations continue, there are no additional details concerning the victim or the collision at this time.

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If you or someone you know has been injured in a pedestrian accident due to someone else’s negligence, you should seek the assistance of a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.

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9 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

No one can predict a pedestrian accident, but you can prepare for one. A pedestrian accident checklist in your glove box can help you stay calm and organized after a crash. It can tell you what to do and what not to do and how best to protect your rights.

When in doubt, give us a call. Keep our phone number, (888) 488-1391, in your phone or written down if the worst occurs. You aren’t alone after a serious collision. Whether you are the injured victim or the family of a killed loved one, here’s what to do after a pedestrian accident:

1. Contact the police after the collision and ensure an accident statement is prepared immediately.
2. Document the accident scene, your injuries, property damage, and the weather and road conditions on the day of the accident.
3. Make a copy of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and plate number.
4. Take down the names and contact information of anyone who witnessed anything.
5. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor or other healthcare professional if any part of your body is affected.
6. Keep a journal of how you feel, what treatment you receive, and what costs you incur during your injury and recovery process.
7. Do not approve a settlement offer provided by an insurance adjuster unless you have talked with a lawyer.
8. Do not discuss your accident or the circumstances of your accident on social media.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety notes, turning accidents are more likely to occur in larger vehicles, and pedestrians struck by large vehicles are more likely to sustain injuries. Left-turning truck collisions killed more pedestrians than passenger car collisions by 269.6%.

Minivans and large vans were more likely to be driven than pickups and SUVs by 172.0%. Trucks and SUVs have become more likely to kill pedestrians in right-turn accidents by 88.6% and 63.4%, respectively.

According to the 2020 OTS ranking by the California Office of Traffic Safety, there were 18 pedestrian victims in Chico. With an average population of 102,359, there were 217 recorded fatalities and injuries from different types of accidents.