[03-29-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Palmdale Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly pedestrian crash in Palmdale on Tuesday night, March 29, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Rancho Vista Boulevard (Avenue P) near 10th Street East.

A westbound blue BMW 325I on Rancho Vista Boulevard when the driver swerved to avoid the vehicle in front of them; unfortunately, the blue BMW ended up crashing into a pedestrian.

Meanwhile, a westbound blue Honda Civic swerved to avoid hitting the pedestrian and collided with the BMW.

The pedestrian was fatally injured in the crash. Unfortunately, he could not survive his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The two drivers remained at the scene and willingly cooperated with authorities. Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the accident.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Pedestrians are more at risk from traffic hazards than people in private cars, people on motorcycles, and people on bicycles. In an accident, they don’t have enough protection to keep them safe.

In the last few years, pedestrian accidents have become more common, alarming. The Governors Highway Safety Association says that pedestrian deaths in the United States rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14%.

In 2017, 5,977 people were killed in pedestrian accidents across the United States. At least one pedestrian dies every 88 minutes in a fatal accident. In 2017, an estimated 137,000 pedestrians were taken to the emergency room for non-fatal injuries caused by crashes.

Statistics show that California is very dangerous for pedestrians compared to other states. At the end of 2018, 893 pedestrians were killed, and 14,000 were hurt on California highways.

Pedestrian accidents are often caused by driver negligence, speeding, and not paying attention to pedestrians. It is very important to get the help of an experienced lawyer when you have problems like this.

Los Angeles County Accident Lawyers for Pedestrian Accident Victims

As an accident victim, you have the right to receive compensation for your injuries and losses if a negligent driver caused them. However, to get compensation for auto accident injuries, you must first prove who was at fault for causing the accident.

The person or persons legally responsible (“liable””) for causing your injuries (or the death of your loved one) also has a legal obligation to compensate you for any costs associated with the accident. But, proving liability can be a complicated process.

An experienced Los Angeles County accident lawyer from Arash Law can prove liability in an accident case.

If you consider hiring an attorney, you are probably worried about the car accident lawyer fees. The good news is that most personal injury lawyers do not require you to pay fees upfront for their services. Instead, these attorneys work on contingency. Working on contingency means that they will take a set percentage of the total settlement you receive.

It doesn’t matter whether the pedestrian accident happened when the pedestrian was hit by a truck, a car, a motorbike, or a bike. Arash Law has the resources to conduct the most thorough investigation for our clients. You can call our toll-free number, (888) 488-1391, to get a free consultation with one of our lawyers.