[10-23-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Pedestrian Dead After Being Struck by Vehicle in Petaluma

According to the police, a collision involving an unidentified pedestrian and a vehicle at slow speeds resulted in the pedestrian’s death in Petaluma Sunday afternoon, October 23, 2022.

The fatal pedestrian collision occurred at 12:42 p.m. near 333 N. McDowell Blvd.

According to the police, when the collision occurred, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle leaving the property and turning right onto N. McDowell Boulevard.

According to the police, the pedestrian was walking forward when he suddenly fell backward and hit his head on the pavement.

The pedestrian received medical assistance from the officers, and then he was transported to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital by the paramedics.

According to the police, the pedestrian passed away while treated at the hospital. The individual’s name has not been made public by the police as of this moment.

The investigation into the collision is still ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There are almost always terrible consequences when a car collides with a pedestrian. As a result of being unprotected in the event of a collision between two vehicles, pedestrians would sustain serious injuries.

The number of pedestrians hurt and killed on U.S. roads has risen steadily in recent years. Historically, pedestrians have always been the ones who got hit by cars and died.

The GHSA found that while overall traffic deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, there was a 27% increase among young adults then.

In 2017, 5,907 people in the United States were killed while walking. The most recent statistics show that 88 people pass away every minute worldwide.

Nonfatal injuries to pedestrians accounted for 137,000 visits to emergency rooms in 2017.

Recent research shows California has the nation’s highest severe pedestrian injuries and fatalities rate.

In 2018, over 14,000 pedestrians were injured, and 893 were killed in accidents throughout California.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries frequently result from driver negligence, such as excessive speeding or failing to yield. Hiring an attorney is a good idea if you want to improve your chances of winning in court.

Sonoma County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Without a crosswalk, pedestrians’ lives must always come before anything else. Pedestrians always have the right of way. The driver will be questioned to determine whether or not any laws were broken.

The family of the deceased can file a “wrongful death” suit against those responsible for the death of a loved one. A plaintiff can sue for money to cover burial costs and emotional distress.

When representing our clients in court, we always give our full attention. Our Arash Law firm is prepared to pursue compensation for your Sonoma County foot injury aggressively.

The number of traffic mishaps can be lowered by strictly enforcing penalties against careless motorists.

Please call (888) 488-1391 or submit our online form to schedule a meeting with one of our skilled attorneys.