[11-29-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – Female Pedestrian Injured After Being Hit by Car in Oakley

A female pedestrian was injured and hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle in downtown Oakley on Tuesday night, November 29, 2022.

According to the Oakley Police, the crash occurred around 7:10 p.m. on Main Street at Norcross Lane.

A silver Honda Pilot SUV driven by a woman was reportedly traveling east on Main Street at 20-25 mph when it struck the pedestrian.

The driver was seen in the 3100 block of Main Street at a Grocery Outlet wearing a black mask and a white cap before the crash. She then sped off from the scene after the collision.

The police immediately turned to social media to locate the driver and made the arrest the following morning. No other information about the arrest was released.

The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance to receive treatment for her head and arm injuries. She was later released.

Further investigation into the crash continued.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Between the years 2007 and 2016, there was a 14% decrease in the number of deaths that were caused by road accidents, as reported by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
Nevertheless, over that same time period, there was a 27% rise in the number of fatalities that involved pedestrians.

According to the statistics presented above, the number of pedestrians who are injured or killed in accidents in the United States is steadily climbing higher.

In the United States in 2016, 5,907 persons lost their lives in automobile collisions. The analysts estimated that there would have been 88 fatalities every minute by the end of the year. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 people in the United States required immediate medical attention due to injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents.

In 2012, there were 893 fatalities and approximately 14,000 injuries attributed to the state of California’s streets. According to the findings of recent studies, this places California at the top of the list for the states that have the largest number of pedestrians who are killed or severely injured.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Oakley

In the event of a pedestrian accident in California, the injured person or their surviving family members may file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for their material losses, medical bills, and mental and emotional anguish.

There is still a chance to seek compensation for your suffering, especially if the other person is at fault. You could file a claim for compensation if you or a loved one were hurt on California’s public roads.

Our trusted and award-winning pedestrian accident attorneys in Oakley have extensive experience advocating for accident victims. 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.