[10-26-2022] Santa Barbara County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Yanonali

According to the authorities, a pedestrian was severely injured after being struck by a vehicle on Yanonali in Santa Barbara Thursday morning, October 26, 2022.

The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Yanonali Street at Calle Cesar Chavez.

The first report that was received indicated that there had been a medical emergency, but when they came, they discovered that it was a car accident.

Multiple units are currently on the scene to respond to the severe injuries sustained by the pedestrian.

The victim’s name was not immediately made public after the accident.

The investigators are still trying to determine what caused the collision.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are among the most vulnerable among road users because they cannot protect themselves.

The number of pedestrians killed in the United States has increased significantly in recent years. The number of pedestrian deaths increased by 14 between 2007 and 2016, despite the overall decrease in traffic fatalities.

Intoxicated motorists have consistently been recognized as a significant danger by pedestrians. Driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs is a serious crime. In America, drunk driving is not a major cause of traffic accidents.

According to data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drunk driving is directly responsible for the deaths of approximately 30 people every day in the United States (NHTSA). Drunk driving is a significant cause of death on American roads, accounting for 29% of all fatalities. This group consistently exceeds the 0.08% limit set by law.

Santa Barbara City Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Any damages incurred due to an accident caused by careless driving or another form of negligence may be compensable. Those who have suffered a personal injury may file a lawsuit to receive monetary and non-monetary damages.

Here, “economic harm” means actual or potential monetary losses. Damages can be claimed to compensate for things like emotional distress, physical harm, and financial losses. Non-economic damages can be awarded to those who have suffered emotional pain, bodily injury, or the loss of a loved one.

You may be eligible for financial compensation if you are injured due to another person’s recklessness, negligence, or malice. If your case is dropped or settled out of court, there will be no cost to you.

If you or a loved one have been hurt in a Santa Barbara pedestrian accident, be sure to get in touch with our law office immediately. Dial (888) 488-1391 to discuss your situation with a competent attorney who will review it free of charge.