[07-14-2022] Riverside County, CA – 74-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle In Cathedral City

A 74-year-old Palm Springs man was hospitalized with moderate injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Cathedral City Thursday, July 14, 2022.

According to Sgt Mark Robles of the Cathedral City Police Department, the crash transpired at 10:14 p.m. on East Palm Canyon Drive, east of Cree Road.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim lying in the westbound lanes of East Palm Canyon Drive with moderate injuries.

In order to provide medical assistance, firefighters from the Cathedral City Fire Department arrived on the scene and transported the pedestrian to the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs.

When they arrived on the scene, the police reported that the victim was emitting “a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage.”

At the time of the collision, witnesses claimed the driver was following the speed limit and had not veered out of her lane. According to police, she was not hurt and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

The collision is being looked into by the Cathedral City Police Department.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Compared to other traffic accidents, pedestrian accidents are more likely to result in fatalities because pedestrians are not protected from dangerous roads.

In the US, there have been more fatal pedestrian accidents lately. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian fatalities recorded. In the United States, a death occurs every 88 minutes. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians visited the emergency room due to non-fatal collision-related injuries in 2017.

California has a death rate that is 25% higher than the average for all states, according to a report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

2018 saw an estimated 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 injuries in California alone. Accidents involving pedestrians are caused by careless driving, excessive speeding, and drunk driving.

Riverside County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

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.

A lawyer can assist the deceased’s family in making a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the harm a collision caused. One who passed away may be awarded damages for lost wages, funeral expenses, pain, and mental suffering.

Arash Law will defend the rights and interests of our clients. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in Riverside County can assist people who have been struck by vehicles to obtain the compensation they require to cover their medical expenses.

Arash Law has access to a lot of resources and people who can help us conduct the most thorough investigation for our clients when a pedestrian is struck by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bicycle. To arrange a free consultation with one of our lawyers, contact us at (888) 488-1391, which is a toll-free number.