[11-03-2022] Ventura County, CA – A 51-Year-Old Woman Died After a Fatal Pedestrian Crash with a Big Rig in Oxnard

According to Oxnard Police Department, a 51-year-old identified as Maria R. died after a pedestrian and semi-truck collision in Oxnard on Thursday, November 3, 2022.

The collision transpired around 2 a.m. on Camino Del Sol and Kinetic Drive. According to authorities, they discovered Robles lying unconscious on the road.

According to the department, first responders pronounced Robles dead at the scene.

The semi-truck that struck Robles was parked nearby, and witnesses pointed officers there.

According to investigators, the driver, a 31-year-old San Bernardino man, struck Robles as he crossed the intersection while turning westbound Camino Del Sol onto Kinetic Drive.

The semi-truck driver acknowledged being at fault and cooperated with the on-scene.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The outcomes of car accidents involving pedestrians are almost always tragic. Without protection, pedestrians would sustain severe injuries in a collision between two vehicles.

More and more reports of pedestrians getting hurt or dying on American roads have been reported. Historically, pedestrians have been most likely to sustain fatal or severe injuries in auto accidents.

While overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, young adults saw a 27% increase, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association data.

In 2017, there were 5,907 pedestrian fatalities in the US. According to recent statistics, 88 people die in accidents every minute.

According to research, California is experiencing an all-time high in pedestrian fatalities. In California, there were more than 14,000 pedestrian accidents in 2018; 893 people died as a result.

It is almost impossible to save a pedestrian’s life following a car accident. Due to their lack of protection, pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to injury in a collision between two cars.

Pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries are frequently caused by driver negligence or recklessness. You should hire legal counsel to improve your chances of winning in court.

Oxnard Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Even when a crosswalk isn’t strictly required, pedestrian safety should always come first. In the event of a collision, pedestrians always take precedence. If there is a legal investigation, the driver will be questioned.

The victim’s family members may bring a wrongful death claim to recover damages for their loss. Injuries in the form of money may result from death or psychological suffering.

In court, we always prioritize the needs of our clients over our own. To obtain the monetary compensation our clients need and deserve, Arash Law Injury Attorneys in Oxnard, managed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., are ready to vigorously represent the interests of our clients in pedestrian accident cases.

To reduce accidents, we must make sure that drivers are held accountable. To arrange a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys, call (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Claim?” link on our website as soon as you can to get in touch with us and arrange a time that works for you.