[10-17-2022] Shasta County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Severely Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Redding

According to the Redding Police Department, an unidentified pedestrian suffered major injuries and was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Redding Monday morning, October 17, 2022.

According to the authorities, the collision transpired just before 10:15 a.m. at East Street and South Street.

According to the information provided by the police department, two individuals strolling north on East Street with a dog did so while crossing South Street within a marked crosswalk.

Officers reported that the driver of a 2015 Toyota Prius C failed to see the two pedestrians and the dog crossing the street before making a left turn onto eastbound South Street.

One patient with life-threatening injuries was transported to the hospital. According to the police, their condition has remained unchanged.

Both the other person and the dog escaped injury unscathed. According to the police, drugs and/or alcohol do not appear to factor in this incident.

The investigation into the collision is still ongoing.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Due to the lack of protection pedestrians have on the road, accidents involving pedestrians are more likely to be fatal than other types of traffic accidents.

In recent years, the number of pedestrian fatalities in the United States has increased. While overall traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27% during that time period.

There were 5,977 reported pedestrian fatalities in 2017. Approximately every 88 minutes, a person loses their life in the United States. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians sought medical attention for injuries sustained in non-fatal collisions.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows that California has a death rate of 25% higher than the national average (NHTSA).

An estimated 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured in the state of California in 2018. Negligent driving, excessive speeding, and intoxicated driving contribute to pedestrian accidents.

Shasta County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not a crosswalk is marked, drivers must reduce their speed when approaching a pedestrian crossing. Additionally, they are obligated to yield to pedestrians at certain intersections. In cases where a pedestrian is injured, and the driver is suspected of breaking the law, the authorities will make that determination.

With the help of an attorney, the victims’ families can file a wrongful death claim in court to seek financial compensation for their losses. Damages for a decedent’s loss of income, funeral costs, physical pain, and emotional distress may be awarded.

For the benefit of our clients, Arash Law will fight for their rights and protect their interests. Legal representation from Arash Law’s Shasta County pedestrian accident attorneys is available to those who have been injured as a pedestrian in an accident with a motor vehicle.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle, Arash Law has access to many resources and people who can help us conduct the most thorough investigation for our clients. You can reach us at our toll-free number (888) 488-1391 to schedule a no-cost initial consultation with one of our attorneys.