[11-23-2022] Sacramento County, CA – Woman Killed in North Highlands Pedestrian Accident

Authorities said a woman was killed after crossing in front of a moving vehicle in North Highlands late Wednesday afternoon, November 23, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 5:41 p.m. on Watt Avenue south of Winona Way.

The woman reportedly crossed the street outside any marked crosswalks and directly in front of the van moving northbound in the third lane of Watt Avenue.

The woman suffered major injuries due to the collision and was declared dead by the responders.

According to CHP, the driver was working with the authorities, and there was no indication that DUI had a role in the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number of traffic fatalities decreased by 14 percent between 2007 and 2016, according to data compiled by the Governors Highway Safety Association. However, the number of pedestrian deaths jumped by 27% in the same time span.

Based on the numbers provided above, the number of pedestrian-related injuries and fatalities in the United States has been rising over the previous few years.

As many as 5,907 lives were lost in traffic accidents in the United States in 2016. By the conclusion of that year, experts anticipated that 88 individuals would lose their lives every minute. More than 137,000 persons in the United States needed emergency medical care owing to injuries encountered in car accidents in 2017.

893 people lost their lives and nearly 14,000 were injured in California car accidents in 2012. Multiple studies have revealed that this places the state at the top of the list for the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Sacramento

If a loved one is hurt or dies in a pedestrian accident in California, their family can file a personal injury claim to recover damages for their financial losses, medical expenses, and mental anguish.

Regardless of who was responsible for the incident that caused your injuries, you have the legal right to file a claim for compensation. If you or a loved one were injured while strolling across California, you might be eligible to file a personal injury claim.

Our trusted and award-winning pedestrian accident attorneys in Sacramento County have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $500 million.

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