[08-24-2022] Shasta County, CA – Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Highway 273

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in the southbound lanes of Highway 273, under the railroad overcrossing on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

The accident occurred just past midnight along Wyndham Lane and Buenaventura Blvd.

According to Redding Police, the victim was pulling a shopping cart through the intersection when he was hit and killed and was most likely homeless.

The victim was declared dead at the scene. Officials did not immediately release the identity of the victim.

The southbound lanes of Highway 273 were closed near Wyndham Lane, but the route is now reopened.

There was no evidence that the motorist was under the influence.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians in California face some of the country’s most dangerous highways.

According to the California Authority, California has a 25% higher death rate than the national average. In California alone, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were injured on public roads in 2018.

In 2020, almost 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our country’s roads in motor vehicle accidents. That translates to one death every 75 minutes. In 2020, one out of every six individuals killed in vehicular accidents was a pedestrian.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the majority of pedestrian traffic deaths in 2020 happened in metropolitan areas (80%), on the open road (76%), at intersections (24%), and under low-light conditions (76%).

Shasta County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Various circumstances might raise the probability that a pedestrian accident may occur. It would be devastating to be involved in one.

If your injuries in a pedestrian accident are serious, you may be unable to work or require continuing rehabilitation or treatments, and you want to ensure that all of your expenses are covered.

Our Shasta County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law can help you with your concerns. Our attorneys can assist you in navigating the legal system and building a strong case that will increase your chances of achieving a positive decision in court.

Our attorneys have years of experience in settlement negotiations and court proceedings and know what to do in situations like these. You can contact us via email or phone at (888) 488-1391.