[06-05-2022] Sonoma County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Penngrove Results in One Death

Authorities say a pedestrian died after being hit by a pickup truck in Penngrove on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

According to a news release from the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. along Old Redwood Highway and Hatchery Road.

According to the CHP report, the pedestrian was walking in the bicycle lane along Old Redwood Highway when she walked out in front of a Ford F-150 for unknown reasons and was struck near Hatchery Road.

He was taken to Petaluma Valley Hospital and pronounced dead there.

The authorities withheld the man’s name until his relatives were notified.

According to the CHP, the driver and passenger in the pickup were unharmed.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcycle riders face a greater risk of injury or death on the road than other road users. This is the reason: they aren’t adequately shielded from harm in the event of an accident.

Tragically, the number of pedestrian-related accidents has risen sharply. When compared to all other types of traffic-related deaths, pedestrian deaths rose by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016.

In 2017, 5,977 people were killed while walking in the United States. In the United States, one person perishes every 88 minutes. A total of 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries were treated at hospital emergency rooms in 2017.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries when compared to other states. Pedestrian car accidents in California resulted in 893 deaths and 14,000 injuries last year.

The most common causes of pedestrian accidents are driver negligence, excessive speed, and failure to yield to pedestrians. If you’re in this situation, you’ll want to consult with an attorney right away.

Sonoma County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the United States, car accidents occur on a daily basis. You or a loved one may never know what will happen after an accident. If a loved one has been killed in a pedestrian accident, you don’t have to go through this alone.

Experienced attorneys can provide both legal counsel and emotional support during this difficult time. Because people are still grieving after the loss of a loved one, insurance companies can take advantage of them.

Consult with an attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your rights are safeguarded.

Our Sonoma County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will fight to get you and your family the compensation you are entitled to. In a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving family members of the deceased can seek compensation for their losses, including lost wages, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and mental burden.

Arash Law is well-versed in all areas of the law and can handle any case that comes their way. Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or stop by one of our offices in California for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.