[06-11-2022] San Diego County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Chula Vista Results in One Death

According to the Chula Vista Police Department, one pedestrian was killed in a fatal traffic collision on Saturday evening, June 11, 2022.

According to Lt. Scott Adams, the crash occurred around 11:22 p.m. in the 500 block of Naples Street.

According to Lt. Adams, multiple calls indicated that the pedestrian was in the roadway following the crash, and police attempted to provide lifesaving measures when they arrived.

Despite their efforts, the female victim died at the scene.

The identity of the woman who was killed is being withheld until her family is informed.

According to CVPD officials, the suspect fled the scene and is currently on the run.

Officers from the Traffic Bureau were dispatched to the scene, and the incident is still being investigated.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Car accidents frequently result in the death or injury of pedestrians. Pedestrians have no protection in the event of a collision with a car.

The number of people killed or injured in traffic accidents while attempting to cross the street has risen sharply in recent years in the United States. There has been a dramatic rise in pedestrian fatalities over the past few decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, there was a 27% increase in pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2016, despite a 14% decrease in other traffic-related deaths.

The United States recorded 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in 2017. Eighty-eight people are killed every minute, according to the most recent data.

In 2017, there were 137,000 non-fatal hospitalizations due to pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians are more likely than those in other states to be injured or killed on the streets.

Nearly 800 people were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured in pedestrian accidents in California last year.

Driver error, such as speeding or failing to yield, is frequently blamed for pedestrian deaths and injuries, but this is not always the case. In any legal proceeding, it is critical that an accomplished lawyer represents you.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Drivers should take extra care in the absence of a clearly marked crosswalk to avoid hitting pedestrians by driving slowly and cautiously. There can be no exceptions to this rule unless specifically stated otherwise. Whether the driver who struck the pedestrian broke any traffic laws will be investigated.

Courts can hold those responsible for the death of a close relative accountable. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to receive compensation in the form of money for pain and suffering, loss of income, or even funeral costs.

Every effort is made to ensure that our clients’ legal rights are always protected. Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend your rights for financial compensation for your injuries and other damages if you or a loved one has been injured in an accident.

If only responsible drivers were on the road, innocent lives could be saved. Contact Arash Law immediately if you’ve been in a car crash.

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