[11-30-2022] Santa Cruz County, CA – 31-Year-Old Hospitalized After a Pedestrian Accident in Soquel

A 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured and hospitalized after being hit by a car in Soquel, Santa Cruz County, on Wednesday evening, November 30, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened shortly before 6:48 p.m. on State Route 1 south of the Park Avenue interchange.

The pedestrian from Watsonville was reportedly walking in the northbound lanes of the highway when he was struck by a 61-year-old female driver from Capitola.

The victim was seriously injured and taken to a nearby hospital while the driver stopped and remained at the site.

It remained unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision as the investigation by the CHP continued.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016 in the United States. However, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% during that same time frame.

The data shown above shows that the number of pedestrians hurt or killed in traffic incidents across the country is rising.

Death by car accidents claimed the lives of 5,907 Americans last year. At the conclusion of the year, analysts predicted that 88 people would lose their lives every minute. There were over 137,000 people in the United States who needed emergency medical care due to injuries sustained in car crashes in 2017.

In 2012, over 893 people were killed and 14,000 were injured on the streets of California. Data from recent research show that this puts California at the top of the list for states with the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Santa Cruz County

In the event of a pedestrian accident in California, the injured party or their family may file a personal injury claim to seek financial compensation for their material losses, medical expenses, and mental and emotional distress.

If the other party is at fault, you may still be able to sue for damages. If you or a loved one were wounded while traveling on a public road in California, you might be eligible to file a claim for financial compensation.

Our trusted and award-winning pedestrian accident attorneys in Santa Cruz County 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.