[08-18-2022] Contra Costa County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Highway 273

A man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on Highway 273 on Thursday morning, August 18, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol’s traffic incident information page, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Highway 273, just north of Happy Valley Road.

According to an initial witness account, the man reportedly dove in front of the southbound Ford Fusion.

There are no other details available.

The CHP conducted an investigation while temporarily closing the slow lane on the highway.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

It is more likely that a pedestrian will be killed or seriously injured if they are struck by a car. If a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the pedestrian has no protection at all.

The number of pedestrians killed and injured in the United States is rising. Pedestrian deaths have been high for a long time.

While overall traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, the GHSA reports that peer fatalities increased by 27% during that period.

In 2017, 5,977 pedestrian deaths were reported in the United States. As of late 2016, 88 people were reportedly dying every minute.

137,000 people were taken to the hospital due to nonfatal pedestrian injuries in 2017.

There is a higher risk of injury or death for Californian pedestrians compared to those in other states, according to a recent study.

Pedestrian accidents in California claimed the lives of 893 people and injured over 14,000 in 2012.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently brought on by drivers who are either going too fast or are not paying attention and not yielding to pedestrians. You should hire an experienced attorney if you intend to take legal action.

Contra Costa County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Motorists should exercise caution around pedestrians at all times, not just when they’re in designated crosswalks. To the extent allowed by law, pedestrians must have the right-of-way at all intersections. It would be looked into to see if the driver who hit the pedestrian had broken any rules of the road.

A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed against those at fault for a family member’s death. Compensatory damages may include compensation for emotional distress, lost wages, and even the cost of a burial.

Our Contra Costa County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight hard for their clients’ right to compensation following a pedestrian accident.

Careless drivers must be held accountable for their actions if we want to reduce traffic accidents.

Arash Law has been established as one of the leading car accident law firms in California. Please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation with one of our competent lawyers.