[05-08-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Man Fatally Struck While Crossing Encinitas Street to Pick Flower

According to California sheriff’s officials, a man trying to pick a flower was killed after being hit by an oncoming vehicle in Encinitas on Sunday, May 8, 2022.

According to a news release from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred at 4:00 p.m. on Piraeus Street near Normandy Road.

According to the release, a passenger got out of a stopped vehicle and crossed the street to pick up a flower.

As he crossed the street, he was struck by an oncoming vehicle.

According to sheriff’s officials, he was seriously injured and died later at a hospital.

The other driver escaped injury.

The crash remains under investigation, but it is unlikely that drugs or alcohol were involved.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Compared to other road users, pedestrians and motorcycle riders are at greater risk of being injured or killed in a car accident. They are not adequately protected in the event of an accident.

Pedestrian accidents have increased dramatically, which is tragic. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of people killed while walking increased by 27%, while the number of people killed in other forms of traffic decreased by 14%.

Pedestrian accidents claimed the lives of 5,977 Americans this year. One person is killed in the United States every 88 minutes. There were 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries in the emergency rooms of hospitals in 2017.

When compared to other states, California has the highest number of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries. Last year, there were 893 fatalities and 14,000 injuries associated with car accidents involving pedestrians in the state of California.

A driver’s carelessness, speed, and failure to yield the right of way are to blame for the majority of pedestrian accidents. Legal representation is a necessity when confronted with such a situation.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Car accidents occur on a daily basis in the United States. After an accident, you or someone you care about may never know what will happen. For those whose loved ones have been killed in pedestrian accidents, there is help available.

Experiential lawyers can offer both legal guidance and emotional support during this trying time for your family or business. Insurance companies can take advantage of people who have recently lost a loved one because they are still in mourning. It is imperative that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible in order to protect your legal rights.

Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers will fight for your rights and for the compensation you deserve. Remember that you or a loved one may be entitled to compensation after a pedestrian accident. The deceased’s family members can file wrongful death lawsuits to recover damages such as lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and mental anguish.

Arash Law can assist you in resolving any legal issues you may be facing. For more information, please contact us at (888) 488-1391, or send us an e-mail.