[08-07-2022] Kern County, CA-Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by a Vehicle on Highway 99

According to the California Highway Patrol, a woman was killed while walking on Highway 99 near Highway 58 on Sunday morning, August 07, 2022.

Deputies from the California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a pedestrian standing in the second lane from the fast lane around 3:40 a.m. When officers arrived, they discovered that the pedestrian had been killed by a car after moving into the slow lane.

According to authorities, the car, a Honda driven by J. Montoya of Tehachapi, California, was traveling north on Highway 99 south of Planz Road in the slow lane at about 70 miles per hour. The pedestrian had moved directly into Montoya’s path by that point for unknown reasons.

According to officials, Montoya attempted to avoid the pedestrian by turning left, but the right side of his car struck her. She landed on her right shoulder and came to a stop.

She was taken to Kern Medical to treat major injuries but died there. Her identity has yet to be revealed.

Officials believe alcohol or drugs played a role.

The investigation is still going on.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

A vehicle-pedestrian collision can result in serious injuries or even death. Passengers in cars and motorcycles have no protection in the event of a collision.

In the United States, pedestrian fatalities and injuries are on the rise. Over the last three decades, there has been a significant increase in pedestrian deaths.

Between 2007 and 2016, traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%, but pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States. One person dies every 88 minutes, according to current estimates. In 2017, 137,000 people were treated in emergency rooms for nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

Recent studies show that pedestrians in California are more likely to be injured or killed than in other states. In 2013, over 14,000 people were injured or killed due to pedestrian accidents in California.

Driver negligence, speeding, and pedestrians failing to yield to other pedestrians are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents. In situations like this, you need the help of an experienced attorney.

KERN COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYER FOR VICTIMS

Whether a pedestrian crosses the street in a designated crosswalk, drivers must slow down. Pedestrians must be given priority at controlled intersections. As a matter of course, accident investigators will investigate whether the vehicle driver that hit the pedestrian violated traffic laws.

The deceased person’s family can file a wrongful death claim to recover damages from the person or organization responsible for their loss. A judge may award compensation for lost wages, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering.

Arash Law protects our clients’ interests throughout the litigation process. Arash Law’s Kern County pedestrian accident attorneys have extensive experience in settlement negotiations and courtroom battles.

We can save lives by penalizing dangerous drivers. Arash Law can handle any type of car or truck accident, as well as a slip and fall.

We are among the best car accident attorneys in California. We will go to great lengths to protect our client’s rights. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.