[04-07-2022] Alameda County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 580

One pedestrian was killed after a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 580 Thursday night, April 7, 2022.

According to CHP Officer Damian Cistaro, officers received multiple reports shortly after 9:00 p.m. of a person walking in the westbound I-580 lanes just west of High Street.

Officers discovered the body of a person who had been struck by at least one vehicle when they arrived.

Cistaro said the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office’s coroner’s bureau were on the scene late Thursday.

At 9:19 p.m., CHP officers issued a Sig-alert, closing all westbound I-580 lanes for 10 to 15 minutes before reopening the two left-hand lanes.

The right-hand lanes of the highway were shut down until the Sig-alert was lifted at 10:27 p.m.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There are often fatalities and serious injuries as a result of pedestrian collisions. In car or motorcycle accidents, pedestrians have no protection at all, but passengers do.

Pedestrian deaths and injuries are on the rise in the United States. For the past three decades, pedestrian accidents have been the leading cause of traffic fatalities.

Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths in the United States rose by 27 percent, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the United States. According to the figures, about 88 people die every minute. Non-fatal pedestrian injuries accounted for 137,000 hospitalizations in 2017.

According to recent research, Californian pedestrians face a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states. According to the California Highway Patrol, 893 pedestrians died and more than 14,000 were injured in 2018.

Driving errors like speeding or failing to yield are common causes of pedestrian accidents. The importance of having an experienced attorney on your side cannot be overstated.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer

A driver must slow down whether or not a pedestrian is in an official crosswalk. All intersections that are subject to regulation must give priority to pedestrians. Accident investigators will investigate the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian to determine if any traffic laws were violated at the time.

The person or organization responsible for the death of a loved one can be held accountable by filing a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the victim’s family. The courts are willing to compensate for a wide range of damages, including mental anguish, lost wages, and even funeral expenses.

Regardless of how far the law allows, Arash Law is committed to protecting our clients’ rights and interests. Our Alameda County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law have a proven track record of success in both out-of-court settlement negotiations and courtroom litigation.

Punishing careless motorists is one way to prevent the loss of innocent life. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Arash Law immediately.

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