[10-23-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Suffered Major Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle on Broadway in Santa Maria

According to the Santa Maria Police Department, a vehicle driver struck a pedestrian and left him in critical condition on Broadway in Santa Maria Sunday night, October 23, 2022.

The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle just after 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of North Broadway and El Camino Street.

Authorities arrived to find a man who had been severely beaten.

According to the Traffic Bureau’s investigation findings, the pedestrian had been on the Broadway sidewalk before he crossed the street in an unmarked area near El Camino Street and was struck by a northbound vehicle.

The police said he is in critical condition at a hospital and has not been identified.

The driver stayed at the scene, was helpful, and gave a statement to the police.

Officer D. Rhoads can be reached at 805-928-3781 extension 1355 if anyone has any information about the collision or the pedestrian’s identity; police have not yet determined whether or not drugs or alcohol played a role in the incident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Due to their inability to defend themselves, pedestrians are among the most at-risk road users in the event of an accident.

There has been a dramatic rise in pedestrian fatalities in the United States recently. There were 14 more pedestrian fatalities between 2007 and 2016, while overall traffic fatality rates fell.

Pedestrians have always known that intoxicated drivers pose a significant threat. Drunk or drugged driving is a major violation of the law. Drunk driving is not a major contributor to traffic accidents in the United States.

About 30 people a day in the United States are killed due to drunk driving, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In the United States, drunk driving is responsible for 29% of all traffic deaths. Their BAC levels routinely exceed the legal threshold of 0.08%.

Santa Barbara County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Victims of reckless driving or other forms of negligence may be entitled to compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. A victim of personal injury may seek monetary and non-monetary compensation for their suffering.

In this context, “economic harm” refers to the potential monetary losses that may occur. Compensation for mental anguish, physical injuries, and lost income may be claimed as damages. Those who have suffered psychological or physical harm or lost a loved one may be awarded non-economic damages.

You may be entitled to financial compensation if you suffer an injury due to someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or malicious intent. If your case is dismissed or settled out of court, there will be no fee.

Don’t hesitate to contact Arash Law if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Santa Barbara County. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our reliable attorneys, who will evaluate your case at no cost.