[10-28-2022] Stanislaus County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Motorcycle in Modesto

According to the Modesto Fire Department, a motorcycle fatally struck a pedestrian on Scenic Drive in Modesto late Friday night, October 28, 2022.

According to the department’s daily incident report, the collision occurred at about 10:00 p.m. at Bodem Avenue.

On Sunday, the Modesto Police Department could not provide the names of the people involved in the incident.

The injuries sustained by the motorcyclist, who was taken to a nearby hospital by ambulance, were not disclosed either, nor were the circumstances surrounding the accident that led to its occurrence.

The investigation into what led up to the collision is ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, a pedestrian almost always sustains life-threatening injuries. When a car crashes into a crowd of people, most of the victims are pedestrians.

There has been a steady increase in pedestrian fatalities and injuries in the United States, and the severity of these incidents has also increased over the past few years. There has been a worrying uptick in pedestrian fatalities recently.

The number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%, according to a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).

In 2016, 5,977 pedestrians were killed across the United States. Estimates from late 2016 put the number of deaths at 88 per minute.

Approximately 137,000 people sought medical attention for foot injuries in 2017. In California, pedestrians have more fatalities and severe injuries than in any other state. In 2012, 893 pedestrians were killed in California, and over 14,000 were injured.

When drivers fail to notice pedestrians or use excessive force when stopping, tragic results can be seen in pedestrian deaths and injuries. If you retain legal representation, your case will have a much better shot at success.

Modesto Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every pedestrian is entitled to a driver’s full attention, whether or not they are in a crosswalk. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked, pedestrians always have the right of way.

The police will investigate a pedestrian accident to determine whether or not the driver violated any laws.

Through a wrongful death lawsuit, the family of a deceased person can hold those responsible for the death accountable for their actions. In some instances, the court may award monetary damages to one of the parties involved.

Suppose you or a loved one have been injured in a pedestrian accident in Modesto City. In that case, our lawyers will work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the financial compensation to which you are entitled.

There needs to be a greater emphasis on making careless drivers pay for their actions if we see a decline in traffic fatalities.

Our firm has a stellar reputation when representing clients who have been hurt in California car accidents. If you would like to schedule a no-cost consultation with our legal team, please call (888) 488-1391 or click on the “Do I Have Case?” tab on our website.