[02-03-2023] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit by Trolley near Airport

An unidentified pedestrian was killed after being struck by a trolley in San Diego on Friday afternoon, February 03, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the fatal light-rail crash occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Noell and Hancock Streets in a commercial area close to San Diego International Airport.

The circumstances leading to the crash are still being looked into. The pedestrian, whose identity was not released pending investigation, was killed on the spot.

According to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System, the deadly crash caused trolley delays in the area.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of lives lost in traffic-related incidents fell by 14%, according to data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association. However, throughout that time period, the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27%. More and more incidents like this one highlight the growing hazards that pedestrians face on American roads.

The Office of Traffic Safety sponsors Pedestrian Assessments in cities with high collision rates, while the California Department of Transportation is increasing the number of roundabouts across the state. These assessments are founded on effective engineering, education, and regulatory measures.

Over the past three years, funding for pedestrian safety initiatives has increased by 40%. A Senior Pedestrian course created at the University of San Diego is now available to the public.

What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Call the police right once if there has been a pedestrian accident resulting in serious injury or death. Do your best to stick to the facts when answering questions and avoid making any assumptions. Even though they had nothing to do with the incident, the victim may nonetheless feel and show regret for it. Such behavior could be used against you in a claim by the insurance company.

If you want a copy of the report, you’ll need to contact the police agency that investigated the incident. Please fill out the form on our website if you want us to make the inquiry for you. We will start working on your claim as soon as we get all the necessary information. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need our assistance determining whether or not your claim has substance.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in San Diego

In the event of a severe or deadly traffic accident in California, a pedestrian has the same protections under the law as a motorist, a bicyclist, or a passenger in a motor vehicle. One can file a claim for personal injury or wrongful death if they or a loved one are wounded in an automobile accident that was someone else’s fault.

Our trusted San Diego pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., have extensive experience and accolades advocating for accident victims. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling $750 million.

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