[11-02-2022] Riverside County, CA- Fatal Pedestrian Accident Leaves One Death in Indio

One person died after a fatal pedestrian accident in Indio on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

The crash transpired at 7 p.m. at Granada and Highway 111.

The driver stayed on the scene and helped the police.

According to officer Ben Guitron of the Indio Police Department, he pointed out that there isn’t a crosswalk.

Further investigations are still ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian struck by a car almost always suffers severe or fatal injuries. In an accident involving a vehicle and a group of pedestrians, most victims will be among the pedestrians.

In the US, pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities have been increasing for some time, and as a result, they have become more severe. In recent years, there has been an alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities.

Between 2007 and 2016, traffic fatalities dropped by 14%. However, a study by the Governors Highway Safety Association discovered that pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during the same period. (GHSA).

In 2016, it was estimated that 5,917 people in the United States lost their lives in pedestrian accidents. Every year, it predicted that 88 people would pass away. As of the end of 2016. 2017 saw a minimum of 137,000 visits to hospital emergency rooms brought on by pedestrian injuries.

According to the data, California has the highest pedestrian fatalities and injuries rate. In 2012, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and more than 14,000 injuries in California.

Tragically, pedestrians frequently suffer fatalities and severe injuries due to drivers who abruptly brake or fail to yield to pedestrians. Finding and hiring a qualified attorney is your best option if you receive a court date.

Indio Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Whether or not in a crosswalk, pedestrians always demand the driver’s entire focus. Whether or not a crosswalk is marked, pedestrians always have the right of way. Law enforcement will investigate the pedestrian accident to determine whether the driver broke any laws.

A family can file a wrongful death lawsuit against those responsible for the death of a loved one. A court may award damages under several different conditions.

Our Indio pedestrian accident lawyers at our firm will fight for your right to total and fair compensation if you or someone you love has been hurt in a pedestrian accident.

Drivers who cause traffic accidents must be held responsible for their actions to reduce the number of collisions.

Our firm is well known in California for being among the top legal counsel for victims of pedestrian accidents. To speak with a legal team member, call (888) 488-1391 or fill out the “Do I Have a Case?” form on our website.