[10-14-2022] Inyo County, CA – 55-Year-Old Truck Driver Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Lone Pine

A 55-year-old truck driver from Stockton was fatally injured in a pedestrian crash in Lone Pine on Friday, October 14, 2022.

The collision occurred around 7:14 p.m. on the southbound shoulder of US-395 near Lee’s Frontier Gas Station.

The 55-year-old driver had parked his semi-truck near Lee’s Frontier Gas Station.

The truck driver got out and started walking east across US-395 toward a food truck that was parked in a dirt lot across from the highway.

A 72-year-old driver from Cambria was speeding north on US-395 in a BMW X5 as the truck driver crossed the northbound lanes.

The pedestrian who was crossing the highway was not seen by the BMW’s driver.

The driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian due to his excessive speed. The pedestrian was struck by the BMW while it was in the second lane going north. The pedestrian collapsed on the US-395 shoulder in the northbound direction.

The BMW was severely damaged and came to rest just to the north of the collision.

Caltrans, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Department, the Lone Pine Volunteer Fire Department, and the CHP all sent personnel to the crash site.

The pedestrian died at the scene after succumbing to his injuries. The BMW’s driver did not sustain any injuries.

The Inyo County Coroner’s Office will reveal the pedestrian’s identity once the next of kin has been informed.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Whenever a car crashes into a pedestrian, the results are tragic. When two vehicles collide, pedestrians have no protection and will likely sustain serious injuries.

Reports indicate an increase in pedestrian injuries and fatalities on American roads. Historically, pedestrians have been at the greatest risk of being injured or killed in a car accident.

While overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, there was a 27% increase among young adults, per data from the Governors Highway Safety Association.

A total of 5,907 pedestrian deaths occurred in the United States last year. According to recent data, 88 people die every minute in an accident.

Approximately 137,000 pedestrian injuries resulted in hospitalizations in 2017.

Recent research indicates that the number of pedestrian-related accidents and fatalities in California has reached an all-time high.

Over 14,000 pedestrians were injured, and 893 were killed in accidents in California in 2018.

The majority of pedestrian deaths and injuries are caused by drivers who are careless or distracted. If you want to improve your legal position, it is recommended that you retain legal representation.

After a car accident, saving the lives of pedestrians is nearly impossible. Pedestrians are at extreme risk for injury because they have no protection in the event of a collision between two cars.

The majority of pedestrians who are injured or killed in collisions with vehicles do so because drivers were careless or distracted. Your case will have a better chance of winning if you hire an attorney.

Inyo County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even if a crosswalk isn’t strictly necessary, pedestrian safety should always be considered first. People on foot will always be given priority in the event of an accident. In the event of a legal violation, the driver will be questioned.

The victim’s loved ones may sue for wrongful death in order to receive compensation for their loss. Death and/or emotional distress may result in monetary damages.

Our client’s needs always come before our own in court. Our Inyo County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively represent their client’s interests in pursuit of the financial compensation their clients need and deserve in the event of an accident.

We need to make sure drivers face the consequences if we want to lower the number of car crashes on the road.

Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online form to schedule your free case evaluation with our legal team.