[10-12-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Pedestrian Injured in DUI Hit-And-Run Collision in Petaluma

According to the Petaluma Police Department, a pedestrian was injured after a DUI hit-and-run collision that occurred on Petaluma, Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

According to the officials, the crash occurred at 6:08 p.m., on the 400 block of Kenilworth Drive.

After receiving a call about a hit-and-run, police arrived at the scene to find the suspect had fled on foot and parked his car nearby.

Jeremy B., age 36, was identified as the driver of the vehicle.

However, neither the victim’s identity nor the extent of their injuries were revealed right away.

When police found the car in a Target parking lot, Beckman allegedly walked up to them and admitted he was drunk and responsible for the accident.

The police conducted a DUI investigation and found Beckman to be intoxicated.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When a car hits a pedestrian, the outcome is almost always tragic. Pedestrians would be severely injured in the event of a collision between two vehicles because they would receive no protection.

The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities on American roads has increased over the past few years. Pedestrians have traditionally been in the most danger from car accidents.

GHSA statistics showed a 27% increase in traffic deaths among young adults between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decline in overall traffic fatalities during the same period.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the US was 5,907 in 2016. According to the most up-to-date data, 88 people die every minute. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were injured, resulting in emergency room visits.

According to recent studies, the number of pedestrian accidents and fatalities in California has reached an all-time high. California had over 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 pedestrian fatalities in 2018.

Reckless or distracted driving is a leading cause of death and injury for pedestrians. If you want to improve your legal chances, hiring an attorney is a good idea.

It’s statistically likely that pedestrians will perish in the aftermath of an auto accident. Pedestrians are unprotected in the event of a car crash and are therefore at a high risk for serious injury.

Auto accidents involving pedestrians frequently result in serious injuries or even death, and driver negligence is a leading cause of these tragedies. If you want a better shot at success in court, hiring an attorney is a good idea.

Sonoma County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

It’s not always necessary to have a crosswalk, but pedestrian safety is always crucial. In the case of a collision, pedestrians will always be given priority. The driver will be questioned as part of any legal infraction probe.

By filing a “wrongful death suit,” the deceased person’s heirs can seek financial restitution for their loss. Damages may include financial costs associated with a death as well as psychological harm.

In court, our clients’ needs are always put ahead of our own. In the event of a pedestrian accident in Sonoma County, Arash Law is prepared to vigorously represent the interests of our client in order to secure the monetary compensation our client requires and deserves.

By making drivers more accountable, we can reduce the number of accidents on the road. To set up a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391 or fill out our online intake form.