[08-21-2022] Orange County, CA – 42-Year-Old Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Huntington Beach

A 42-year-old man crossing Beach Boulevard was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Huntington Beach on Sunday, August 21, 2022.

The crash occurred at about 10:30 p.m. just south of Ellis Avenue.

According to a news release from Huntington Beach Police, the 42-year-old victim who died was not in a crosswalk when he was struck.

The man was taken to a hospital, eventually succumbing to his injuries.

His identity has not been disclosed until a relative was informed.

According to police, the Black Toyota Camry that was in the collision was traveling north on Beach at the time.

The 42-year-old Hemet woman operating the vehicle was cooperative with the authorities.

The investigators believe neither drugs nor alcohol played a role in the collision.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When hit by a car, pedestrians have a much higher risk of death or serious injury. Pedestrians have no protection in the event of a collision between two vehicles.

Increases in both the number of fatalities and injuries suffered by pedestrians can be seen across the United States. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been disturbingly high for a long time.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities rose by 27% during that time despite a 14% decline in overall traffic fatalities between 2007 and 2016.

There were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the US last year. In late 2016, statistics showed that 88 people were dying every minute.

Nonfatal pedestrian injuries accounted for up to 137,000 emergency room visits throughout 2017.

Statistics show that pedestrians in California have a higher risk of being hurt or killed than those in other states.

In 2012, 893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were injured as a result of accidents in California.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are frequently brought on by drivers who either do not yield or brake too suddenly. If taking legal action is something you’re considering, you should get the help of a competent attorney.

Orange County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Regardless of whether or not a pedestrian is in a crosswalk, the driver still has a duty of care for the pedestrian’s safety. In all cases where conflicting traffic signals exist, pedestrians have the right-of-way. An investigation will be conducted to see whether the driver who hit the pedestrian broke any laws.

Those at fault for a loved one’s death can be held legally accountable through a wrongful death lawsuit. Depending on the circumstances, a court may award monetary damages to cover things like medical bills, lost wages, and funeral expenses.

Our Orange County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will work tirelessly to win compensation for our clients who have been injured.
Making careless drivers pay for their actions is essential to reducing traffic accidents.

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