[06-11-2022] Kings County, CA – Deadly Pedestrian Crash Near Highway 198 Results in One Death

One unidentified man was killed following a deadly pedestrian crash near Highway 198 on Saturday night, June 11, 2022.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash transpired at around 11:00 p.m. near Highway 198 and 1 ½ Avenue.

A vehicle used a turning lane to pass another car, but the driver struck a pedestrian. The driver then lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a center divider.

Unfortunately, the pedestrian was killed in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Drugs and alcohol were not considered factors in the collision. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrians and motorcycle riders are more likely than road users to be wounded or killed in a car accident. In the case of an accident, they are not adequately protected.

It is disheartening that the frequency of pedestrian accidents has increased so substantially. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27 percent, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent.

In the United States in 2014, 5,977 individuals were killed in pedestrian accidents. A person is killed in the United States every 88 minutes. Last year, hospital emergency departments treated 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

California has some of the highest pedestrian deaths and injuries in the country. In 2013, at least 893 people were killed, and 14,000 were injured in pedestrian accidents in California.

Driver inattention, recklessness, or failure to yield the right of way to other vehicles are frequently the causes of pedestrian accidents. Having an attorney on your side is critical in a situation like this.

Kings County Fatal Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Thousands of people are killed or injured in car accidents every day in the United States. A loved one may never know what will happen after an accident. Do not endure the burden of losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident on your alone.

Expert attorneys can provide both legal and emotional help during this tough time. When someone close to you has recently passed away, it makes sense that they’d be more vulnerable to insurance scams. Consult a lawyer immediately to guarantee that your legal interests are safeguarded.

Suppose you or a loved one has been wounded in a pedestrian accident. In that case, our Kings County pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law will fight for your rights and help you collect the compensation you are entitled to under the law. Lawsuits against negligent parties can be filed by those who have lost a loved one owing to someone else’s negligence.

Arash Law has the know-how to get the job done promptly and effectively. Fill out our intake form or call (888) 488-1391 to speak with one of our knowledgeable lawyers about your legal matter.