[10-06-2022] San Joaquin County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Stockton Causes One Death

According to the Stockton Police Department, one person passed away following a collision in Stockton on Thursday night, October 7, 2022.

The crash occurred around 8:00 p.m. near Pacific Avenue and Monterey Avenue.

The police claim that despite the medical responders’ best efforts to save the pedestrian’s life, the victim passed away due to his injuries.

The identity of the victim has yet to be disclosed.

According to the police, the collision remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian almost always suffers serious or fatal injuries when struck by a car. The victims of a car crash into a group of pedestrians are almost always the pedestrians themselves.

Both the number and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries have been rising in recent years across the United States. The number of pedestrian fatalities has been steadily rising over the past few years.

According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of traffic fatalities as a whole decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%.

There were 5,977 people who lost their lives while walking in the United States in 2016. 88 deaths per minute were estimated as of late 2016.

In 2017, pedestrian injuries led to at least 137,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms.

Research shows that California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.

There were 893 pedestrians killed, and over 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

When motorists fail to yield to pedestrians or brake too abruptly, tragic results can be seen in the form of pedestrian deaths and injuries. The best course of action if you intend to pursue legal action is to locate and retain an experienced legal counsel.

San Joaquin County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

It is the driver’s responsibility to exercise extreme caution around any pedestrian, regardless of whether or not they are in a crosswalk. Pedestrians have the legal right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks at all times. The pedestrian accident will be investigated by the police to see if the driver broke any laws.

You can file a wrongful death suit against those responsible for the death of a family member. There are a number of circumstances under which a court might award damages.

Our San Joaquin County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight for your right to fair compensation if you are injured.

Reckless drivers need to face the consequences of their actions if we’re serious about reducing the number of traffic accidents.

We are considered by many to be among the best law firms in California handling cases involving car accidents. Please call (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form in order to schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys.