[12-06-2022] Riverside County, CA – Male Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in Perris

Authorities said a male pedestrian was killed after being hit by a car in Perris on Tuesday evening, December 06, 2022.

According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred around 6:46 p.m. on the offramp of southbound I-125 at D Street.

The victim, whose identity was withheld until the family was notified, was reportedly struck while walking across the road near the offramp. He passed away on the spot.

The 37-year-old motorist from Perris was unharmed and stayed at the site to cooperate with the investigation.

The authorities are still looking into the deadly pedestrian crash.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to statistics supplied by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of lives lost in vehicle collisions decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016. Over that time period, there was a 27% rise in the number of pedestrian fatalities.

As a result of these tendencies, the number of pedestrians who are struck by vehicles and injured or killed in the United States is expected to climb during the next several years.

It was estimated that 5,907 persons died in car crashes in the United States in 2016. Analysts estimated that 88 people were dying every minute by year’s end. Because of injuries incurred in car accidents, more than 137,000 Americans needed ambulance transportation in 2017.

There were 893 fatalities and 14,000 injuries in California car accidents in 2012. As a percentage of the population, California has the greatest proportion of pedestrian fatalities and severe injuries among the other fifty states.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Riverside County

A pedestrian who suffers injuries in an accident can file a claim for damages under California’s personal injury law (such as pain and suffering, lost earnings, medical bills, and so on).

Consulting with one of our experienced attorneys regarding your insurance claim is in your best interest if you want guidance on how to proceed and warning signs to look out for in order to maximize the amount you receive in a settlement.

Our trusted pedestrian accident lawyers in Riverside County have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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