[07-11-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Killed Hit-and-Run Collision in Pomona

According to the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Services Bureau, a pedestrian died after being struck in a hit-and-run Pomona on Monday, July 11, 2022.

Officers from the Pomona Police Department’s Traffic Services Bureau were called at approximately 9:33 p.m. to Holt Avenue and New York Drive, where they found a man between 30 to 40 years old suffering from severe injuries.

According to evidence at the scene, the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle as he crossed the street. Officers searched the area for the involved vehicle but were unable to find it, according to a spokesman for the Pomona Police Department.

When the Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics arrived on the scene, they transported the pedestrian to a hospital, where he was later declared dead. At this time, the make, model, and color of the suspect car are unknown, according to the police.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact the department’s Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741 or 909-620-2048. The department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is looking into it. Calling 909-620-2048 is strongly encouraged if you have any information that could help with a criminal investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Because pedestrians are not protected from hazardous roads, pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than other traffic accidents.

The number of pedestrian fatalities in the US has increased recently. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

5,977 pedestrian fatalities were reported in 2017. About every 88 minutes, someone passes away in the US. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians experienced non-fatal collision-related injuries in 2017, which led to visits to the emergency room.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, California’s death rate is 25% higher than that of other states (NHTSA).

Approximately 893 pedestrians died, and 14,000 were injured in accidents in California alone in 2018. Careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving contribute to pedestrian accidents.

Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers With a Winning Track Record

It is illegal for drivers to accelerate, so they must slow down whether or not there is a marked crosswalk. At specific intersections, they must also give pedestrians the right of way. Authorities will decide whether the driver violates traffic laws in a pedestrian accident.

To obtain compensation for the harm brought on by accident, a lawyer can assist the deceased’s family in filing a wrongful death claim. One who passes away may be awarded damages for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, and mental suffering.

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