[10-27-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Man Killed in Collision in South Sacramento

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, an unidentified pedestrian man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in South Sacramento Thursday, October 27, 2022.

The crash occurred Thursday evening on Meadowview Road and Red Willow Street.

The only description the Sacramento Fire Department provided was that the victim was an adult male.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while the officials said that no one in the vehicle was injured.

The identity of the person who was killed was not immediately made public.

At this time, there is no additional information that can be provided.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When an automobile hits a pedestrian, the results are almost always catastrophic. Because they have no protection, pedestrians are at high risk for injury in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

Over the past few years, there has been a consistent increase in the number of pedestrians injured or killed on American roadways. The victims of vehicle accidents have traditionally been pedestrians.

Although traffic fatalities as a whole decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the GHSA found that there was a 27% increase among young adults during that time period.

There were 5,907 pedestrian deaths in the United States in 2017. According to the latest data, 88 people lose their lives every minute somewhere in the world.

There were 137,000 visits to emergency rooms in 2017 due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

New studies show that California has the highest rate of severe pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States.

More than fourteen thousand California pedestrians were injured, and eight hundred nine were killed in traffic accidents in 2018.

Negligence on the part of drivers, such as speeding or failing to yield, is a common cause of harm to pedestrians. Hiring an attorney is a good idea if you want a better shot at success in court.

Sacramento City Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Without a crosswalk, the safety of pedestrians must always come first. By definition, pedestrians have priority at all times. The driver will be questioned to determine whether or not any laws were broken.

In cases of “wrongful death,” the deceased’s family can sue the person or people they believe are to blame for their death. The loss of companionship and the plaintiff’s emotional anguish can be compensated in a civil suit.

Our focus is solely on successfully representing our clients in court. The law firm is prepared to pursue compensation for your injury vigorously.

Strict enforcement of penalties against careless drivers can reduce the number of traffic accidents.

Our attorneys in Sacramento, California, will respond quickly to your request for assistance. To consult with one of our able lawyers, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form.