[11-17-2022] Tuolumne County, CA – Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle in Downtown Sonora

Authorities said a pedestrian was injured after getting struck by a vehicle in downtown Sonora on Thursday afternoon, November 17, 2022.

According to the Sonora Police Department, the vehicle vs. pedestrian collision occurred around 12:00 p.m. at the South Washington Street or Highway 49 and Jackson Street intersection.

The Sonora Police reported that the pedestrian sustained injuries, but they did not release further information on the victim’s identity and condition. There were no details on the vehicle that struck the pedestrian.

That portion of the road was closed for roughly ten minutes as the officers rerouted traffic surrounding the area.

The police are looking into the collision, including whether alcohol or drug played a role.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of people killed in traffic incidents decreased by 14% between the years 2007 and 2016, whereas the number of pedestrians killed in traffic incidents increased by 27% over the same time period.

This shows that in recent years, there has been a rise, across the United States, in the number of pedestrians killed or injured and in the severity of those deaths and injuries.

In 2016, there were 5,977 fatalities associated with pedestrians across the country. By the end of that year, an estimated 88 individuals had passed away every minute. At least 137,000 persons were taken to emergency rooms in 2017 due to injuries sustained.

In the year 2012, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries reported in the state of California. According to the findings of various studies, this places the state in the top spot for having the greatest rate of pedestrians killed or seriously injured.

Accidents almost always include pedestrians when motorists fail to yield the right of way to pedestrians or stop too abruptly. If you are considering going to court, it is best to consult with a lawyer specializing in representing clients in similar situations.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sonora

After a pedestrian accident that resulted in injury or death, a lawyer can advise you whether or not to initiate legal action, regardless of who you believe to be at fault.

You can question your attorney about the law and the judicial system in any way you see fit. They will see to it that all the necessary documentation is completed properly and accurately as part of obtaining insurance for you.

Your ability to negotiate a more advantageous insurance settlement could be facilitated by having legal assistance in certain circumstances.

Our trusted pedestrian accident lawyers in Sonora have extensive experience advocating for accident victims and are ready to put their knowledge to serve you. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

Contact (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” on our website to schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers.