[11-07-2022] Orange County, CA – Car Crash Kills One Pedestrian in Huntington Beach

The Huntington Beach Police Department reported a 30-year-old man was killed after getting hit by an SUV in Huntington Beach on Monday morning, November 7, 2022.

According to the local police, officers were dispatched to the crash at 2:30 a.m. on Beach Boulevard north of Slater Avenue.

The preliminary inquiry stated that a 50-year-old man from Fountain Valley was traveling north on Beach Boulevard on a Jeep Compass when he struck the male pedestrian in the northbound lanes.

The pedestrian, a resident of Laguna Beach, passed away on the spot. His identity was kept until his family was informed.

The SUV driver stayed at the scene, reported the authorities. His identity was also kept private.

Upon investigation, it does not appear that drugs or alcohol played a part in the crash.

Anyone who has seen the collision is encouraged to call the local police.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries have gone up across the United States in recent years.

According to Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data, the number of traffic deaths as a whole went down by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian deaths went up by 27%.

In 2016, 5,977 pedestrians died in the country. As of the end of that year, an estimated 88 people died every minute. In 2017, pedestrian injuries sent at least 137,000 people to hospital emergency rooms.

In 2012, 893 pedestrians died, and over 14,000 were hurt in California. This makes the state have the highest rate of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries, according to some research.

When drivers don’t give way to pedestrians or stop too quickly, disasters almost always happen to pedestrians. If you want to go to court, the best thing to do is to talk to a lawyer specializing in such cases.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Huntington Beach

Even though there are times when a crosswalk isn’t strictly necessary, the safety of pedestrians should always come first. When there is a crash, pedestrians will always get the most attention. If the driver might have broken the law, they will be asked about it upon investigation.

The victim’s family can file a “wrongful death suit” to get compensation for their loss. As damages, you can ask for money to cover the cost of death and mental pain.
We are ready to fight hard for our clients to get them the money they need and deserve in case of an accident.

Our trusted pedestrian accident attorneys in Huntington Beach provide the needed assistance in these legal battles that can get overwhelming. Our track record shows we have successfully recovered over $750 million for clients.
Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or click the “Do I Have a Case?” link on our website to schedule a free consultation with attorneys now.