[11-15-2022] Ventura County, CA – 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed Following Collision in Simi Valley

A collision involving one vehicle killed a 70-year-old pedestrian in Simi Valley Tuesday night, November 15, 2022.

According to authorities, the crash was reported at around 5:34 p.m. on Alamo Street in the 2300 block.

Reports state that a Simi Valley man in his 50s was driving a Ford F-150 pickup truck when he struck the pedestrian.

When he was struck, the 70-year-old victim appeared to be attempting to cross the street near a crosswalk.

Responders transported the victim to the hospital, but he died shortly after.

Meanwhile, the F-150 driver cooperated with the police and stayed at the scene.

Initial investigation has revealed no indications of drug or alcohol use by the driver.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Based on a report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities in 2021 reached 7,485 for the first time in over 40 years.

Pedestrian deaths caused by speed have risen from 7.2% in 2019 to 8.6% in 2020. Pedestrian safety is significantly affected by speed. A pedestrian’s death rate increases sharply with vehicle speed, from 10% at 23 mph to 90% at 58 mph.

The number of pedestrian accidents and deaths in California is the highest in the nation. There were over 14,000 pedestrian injuries in the state in 2012 and 893 pedestrian deaths.

Pedestrians should always use sidewalks, refrain from drinking or using drugs, and exercise caution when crossing parking lots and driveways. Doing so will reduce the possibility of them being injured in an accident.

Trusted Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Simi Valley

A pedestrian’s safety should always come first, even if a crosswalk isn’t mandatory. Vehicles that collide with pedestrians should always yield to them. The responsible party may be interrogated when there is suspicion that a law violation has occurred.

Injured victims file personal injury claims to receive compensation for economic and non-economic damages, such as emotional and physical pain.

Our legal team can offer you advice on maximizing your chances of winning and being compensated.

Our pedestrian accident lawyers in Simi Valley place the interests of their clients first in every case. After a severe accident, we strive to ease you into your routine as soon as possible.

Find out more about your legal options by filling out our online “Do I Have A Case?” form or by calling (888) 488-1391.