[10-19-2022] Riverside County, CA – 34-Year-Old Perris Pedestrian Woman Dead in Hit-And-Run Collision on Highway 74

According to the California Highway Patrol, a silver Honda Accord struck a pedestrian and left her dead at the scene after a hit-and-run collision southwest of Perris Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 6:00 p.m. at the Ethanac Road intersection from the north edge of the highway heading south.

The Perris woman, 34, was walking across Highway 74 when she was hit and thrown onto the windshield of a westbound Honda Accord.

The CHP said that the male driver of the Accord fled the scene, heading west to an unspecified location.

The front bumper and windshield of the Accord, which the CHP estimated to be from the 2008-2012 model year, were damaged beyond repair.

Calling CHP at 951-506-2000 is encouraged for anyone with information about the collision.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Each year, more people on the outside of vehicles cause injuries or fatalities to those inside. There is a lack of adequate safety measures.

In recent years, there has been an alarming rise in pedestrian accidents, both fatal and not. The percentage of pedestrians killed compared to motorists increased by 14% between 2007 and 2016.

As many as 5,907 people lost their lives on foot in the United States last year. Calculations suggest that this amounts to roughly one person every minute. Over $137,500 was spent in 2017 by ERs on nonfatal pedestrian injuries.

The shockingly high number of fatalities and severe injuries to pedestrians in the Golden State. Within a year, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured in California.

Most pedestrian accidents are caused by careless drivers who either do not yield to pedestrians or do not brake in time to avoid a collision. To get help with this, you need to talk to a lawyer.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the United States, accidents happen frequently. You and those who care about you have no idea what the future holds. Those who have lost a family member in a tragic pedestrian accident can find comfort in knowing they are not alone.

Help is available for those who need it, whether it be a conversation with a therapist or a referral to an attorney. The bereaved are easy prey for insurance companies that try to sell them unnecessary policies. Get in touch with a lawyer immediately to protect your rights.

If you or a loved one have been hurt in a pedestrian accident in Riverside County, Arash Law is here to help.

In a fatal accident, the surviving family members can file a wrongful death suit (such as lost wages, funeral costs, pain, suffering, and emotional distress).

The attorneys at Arash Law are prepared to handle any difficulty in your case. Dial (888) 488-1391 to get a free consultation with an experienced legal professional.