[08-22-2023] Placer County, CA – Male Pedestrian Fatally Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Auburn

A male pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Auburn on Tuesday evening, August 22, 2023.

The Auburn Police Department responded to the accident on the southbound Highway 49 around 8:20 p.m.

In an attempt to cross the road, the pedestrian was struck by the vehicle. The crash resulted in fatal injuries for the victim, while no injuries were reported for the vehicle’s driver.

In cooperation with the police, the driver stayed on the scene. The identities of those involved have not been revealed.

According to the authorities, the driver did not appear impaired during the investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Auburn, Placer County

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

It is difficult to reason when involved in a car accident. Whether you are the injured or a family member of the killed victim, your words and actions on the scene can significantly impact your lawsuit. Consider the following recommendations to maximize the value of your injury claim:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Visit a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• Consult a lawyer before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact a trustworthy pedestrian accident lawyer in California as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Everyone is a pedestrian, whether or not walking is one’s primary mode of travel. As a commute mode, walking is gaining in numbers. In 2020, pedestrian deaths accounted for 16.8 percent of all crash fatalities, and nearly one-quarter (24.3 percent) of pedestrian fatalities involved a hit-and-run crash.

From 2011 to 2020, pedestrian fatalities increased by 46.2 percent, while other traffic deaths only increased by 14.4 percent. From 2019 to 2020, pedestrian fatalities increased 3.9 percent, despite a 13.2 percent reduction in driving.

Pedestrian fatalities rose 5.7 percent from 933 in 2016 to 986 in 2020. The one-year decrease from 2019 was 2.5 percent from 1,011 pedestrian fatalities.

In the 2021 Traffic Safety Survey conducted by UC Berkeley SafeTREC, Californians were asked to think of the times they had been a pedestrian or bicyclist in the past six months and to identify the safety problems they experienced. “Cars going too fast” was noted by 54.5 percent, and “Cars not stopping” was reported by 48.4 percent of respondents. “Distracted Drivers (by cell phones)” was reported by 38.2 percent of respondents.