[07-03-2022] Alameda County, CA – Unidentified Pedestrian Struck and Killed By Vehicle on 101 Freeway

According to the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car on the 101 Freeway on Sunday.

According to CHP, the crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. near North Alameda Street on the southbound 101 freeway.

The California Highway Patrol responded to a call of a person being hit on the freeway.

When the police arrived, the victim had already died.

Uncertainty surrounds the incident’s nature.

It is unknown if driving while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both caused the accident.

Investigations into the crash’s cause are ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Many pedestrians die or suffer serious injuries in car accidents. In a car-on-car collision, pedestrians have no protection.

Injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians have sharply increased recently in the US. Accidents involving pedestrians have been the main reason for traffic fatalities in recent years.

The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, despite a 14% decline in other types of traffic-related deaths.

There were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities in the US in 2017. According to the most recent data, 88 people pass away every minute.

2017 saw 137,000 hospital admissions because of non-fatal pedestrian injuries.

According to a recent study, Californian pedestrians appear to be at a higher risk of injury or death than those in other states.

Over 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 fatalities were caused by those injuries in California last year.

Injury and death to pedestrians are frequently caused by driver error, speeding, or failing to yield. Having an accomplished lawyer on your side is crucial in any legal proceeding.

Alameda County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In order to avoid hitting the pedestrian, the driver must slow down and use extra caution if the pedestrian is not in a clearly marked crosswalk. Pedestrians must always be given the right of way at all intersections, unless otherwise indicated. If there was a traffic law violation by the driver who ran over the pedestrian, it will be investigated.

If someone kills a loved one, they may be held responsible for their actions. Examples of compensatory damages include funeral expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.

We make every effort to safeguard the interests of our clients to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Alameda County pedestrian accident lawyers with Arash Law will fight for their clients’ rights to financial compensation for their losses.

Innocent lives can be saved if there are responsible drivers on the road. If you or a loved one has been hurt in a car accident, call Arash Law right away.

We have established a strong reputation in California as the top car accident lawyers there. Call (888) 488-1391 to arrange a free case evaluation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.