Pedestrian Accidents
12-year-old boy hit by trailer, killed on Elk Grove street
A boy leaving an Elk Grove shopping center was killed today in a motor vehicle accident.
The 12-year-old boy was riding a bike and crossing with a friend at Bond Road and Elk Crest Drive when he was involved in a collision with a pickup truck pulling a camper trailer, said Sgt. Scott French of the Elk Grove Police Department.
It’s not clear exactly how the accident happened, but the truck driver is not suspected of any wrongdoing, French said. The boy was hit by the side and the front of the trailer but not the truck, he said.
The boy might have been trying to get in between the truck and the trailer when it was stopped, French said.
Medical personnel who happened to be in the area tried to revive the boy. He was brought to UC Davis Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Bicycle Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability
The Elk Grove Police Department will surely look at speed and other factors to determine why this accident occurred, and whether the truck driver could have done anything to avoid the collision. While this accident remains under investigation, the parents of the young boy fatally injured in this collision would be well-advised to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable bicycle accident lawyer. An attorney who understands the unique legal issues of car vs. bicycle accidents can review the report and determine who is responsible for this collision. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to be responsible, he may be liable for the young victim’s medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Bicycles have as much right to be on the road as other vehicles. When automobile drivers violate the rights of a bicyclist, serious injuries and death can occur.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The laws regarding pedestrian and bicycle accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian and bicycle accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The Western United States pedestrian and bicycle accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian/bicycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian and bicycle accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler today.
Murrieta Woman Dies From Injuries in Pedestrian Accident
Alaina Cisneros, 26, died Thursday afternoon from critical injuries suffered Tuesday in a pedestrian accident at Jackson Avenue and Robards Way in Murrieta.
A woman who was hit Tuesday night while crossing a Murrieta street has died from her injuries.
Alaina Cisneros, 26, who goes by the nickname “Lainey,” died at 4:21 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Inland Valley Medical Center, according to a coroner’s report.
Cisneros was critically injured at 6:25 pm Tuesday as she walking across Robards Way at Jackson Avenue in Murrieta, according to police.
The impact occurred as the 17-year-old driver of a lifted Chevy pickup truck was making a left turn from Jackson onto Robards, Murrieta police Sgt. Jim Gruwell said.
The driver told police he did not see Cisneros, the sergeant said.
When paramedics arrived, Cisneros was unconscious in the roadway, police said.
Murrieta police said they did not immediately suspect drugs, alcohol or any other criminal acts contributed to the accident.
The young driver—with the permission of his mother—consented to a blood test and to be interviewed by police, Gruwell said.
Cause of the Murrieta Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twentynine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Delano :Child walking to school in dies after she’s hit by truck
Shaylyn Anela Pinoliar was walking to school Wednesday morning just like she had most days since kindergarten.
But when Shaylyn, 12, crossed Browning Road with her brother walking behind her, a car turning right didn’t see her and ran her over, police said.
Shaylyn Anela Pinoliar died while crossing the intersection at Summer Drive and Browning Road, a major thoroughfare for both cars and pedestrians in Delano.
By the time she arrived at the hospital, she was pronounced dead.
At 7:32 a.m., Shaylyn was crossing the street, said Cmdr. Lynn Venables of the Delano Police Department.
Blanca Felix Leon, 26, was driving eastbound on Summer Drive. She stopped at the stop sign at the corner of Summer and Browning, Venables said. She started to turn right onto Browning, but heard that she hit something. Leon got out of her car and saw Shaylyn.
Shaylyn was taken to Delano Regional Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, Venables said.
Leon was only driving a few miles per hour at the time, Venables said. But she was driving a Ford F-250 pick-up truck.
“That’s probably why it caused as much damage as it did,” Venables said.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, so Venables did not know if Leon will face charges.
Shaylyn’s grandmother said she wants justice for her granddaughter.
“Of course I feel anger. That’s number one,” she said.
In light of the accident, Delano Union School District is rethinking all its safety measures for students who walk to school, said Mark Luque, assistant superintendent of educational services.
For the first time, on Wednesday afternoon the district placed crossing guards at the intersection where Shaylyn was killed. That’s now going to be a regular practice, Luque said.
The district is going to work with the city to find other ways to prevent future accidents, he said.
Cause of the Delano Crash
While this devastating Kern County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were fatally injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Kern County personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Right of Way
- Pedestrians always have the right of way. So, no matter where you encounter a pedestrian on the road, they always have the right of way. This includes crosswalks, round-a-bouts, at intersections not marked with signals and at street corners. Crosswalks are sometimes defined by white lines or flashing lights. Crosswalks are outlined in yellow near schools.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twentynine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Elderly Seattle man killed by dump truck identified
The 88-year-old man killed Tuesday after he was hit by a dump truck was identified as Herbert Whitman, of Seattle.
He suffered multiple broken bones and organ damage, according to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, which identified him Thursday afternoon. Records show he lived less than two blocks away from where the accident happened.
Whitman was hit about 2:45 p.m. while walking in the 200 block of West Mercer Street. He was rushed to Harborview Medical Center where he died.
“Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 red Kenworth dump truck was facing north on 2nd Avenue West at Mercer Street,” Detective Jeff Kappel said in a statement. “The adult male truck driver initiated an eastbound turn and collided with the male pedestrian in the intersection. The circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.”
Police evaluated the 38-year-old man who drove the truck and found no signs of impairment.
“There were no citations issued at the scene, which is standard procedure in serious traffic collisions requiring extensive follow up investigation and collision reconstruction,” Kappel said.
Cause of the Seattle Crash
While this devastating King County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Washington State Pedestrian Laws
- Drivers exercise due care – Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian upon any roadway and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary (RCW 46.61.245).
- Stop for pedestrians at intersections – Vehicles shall stop at intersections to allow pedestrians and bicycles to cross the road within a marked or unmarked crosswalk (RCW 46.61.235).
- Yield to vehicles outside intersections – Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway (RCW 46.61.240).
- Sidewalks – Drivers and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians on sidewalks and in crosswalks (RCW 46.61.261).
Crash with Victorville sheriff’s vehicle injures four children
Four children were injured Halloween night after the vehicle they were traveling in was involved in a crash with a Victorville Sheriff’s patrol unit, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s officials said Thursday, and some witnesses say the patrol unit did not have its lights and siren on when the collision took place.
Initial information from the sheriff’s department does not indicate the unit had its lights on, but officials couldn’t immediately comment if the deputy ran a red light leading to the crash.
The children were airlifted to Loma Linda University Medical Center with moderate injuries and two others were taken to local hospitals following the crash which took place in the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Seventh Avenue, according to Cindy Bachman, spokeswoman for the sheriff’s department.
Around 9 p.m. Deputy Vanessa Duardo was traveling east on Bear Valley Road to an attempted armed robbery at the Goodwill store on Bear Valley and Hesperia roads, officials said, when her vehicle collided with a 1989 Chevrolet Blazer traveling north on Seventh Avenue.
The impact caused the Blazer to roll over ejecting the two children who witnesses said to be about the age of 5.
Duardo was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, officials said. She is not expected to immediately return to work.
Dozens of witnesses, some children still in their Halloween costumes, gathered at the intersection of Bear Valley Road and Seventh Avenue and watched the scene unfold.
Cause of the Victorville Pedestrian Crash
The cause of the October 31, 2012 accident remains under investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
No details have been released about what kind of call the Victorville deputy was responding to, or how fast she may have been going at the time.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the sheriff’s Region 2 Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT).
Pedestrian Accidents
The laws regarding pedestrian accident cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian/bicycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties!
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Trick-or-treating children struck by car
Two children trick-or-treating in Santa Rosa were hit by a car Wednesday evening but are expected to survive, police said.
The 10-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl were crossing North Dutton Avenue in a residential area of Santa Rosa at 7:33 p.m. when they were hit by a car traveling north, said Sgt. Andrew Romero.
The adults with the children explained to police that they had been-trick or-treating along W. Eight Street and were crossing to the east-side of N. Dutton Avenue in the crosswalk, when a vehicle traveling north approached the crosswalk.
Both children were taken to the hospital and the driver stopped and cooperated with police, Romero said. Alcohol is not believed to have played a role in the crash.
The children were trick-or-treating with two adults on West Eighth Street who saw the car approaching, Romero said. The adults tried to hold the children back, but the two “darted past the adults” and into the street, Romero said.
It is was not immediately clear if the four are related.
Cause of the Santa Rosa Crash
While this devastating Sonoma County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Sonoma County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Rancho Cucamonga skateboarder hurt in crash
A skateboarder suffered serious injuries Monday when he was struck by a car in Rancho Cucamonga.
Isaac Cory Buchanan, 20, of Rancho Cucamonga was riding south on Palm Drive near 19th Street about 4:30 p.m. when he entered an intersection without stopping, San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said.
He was struck by a car heading west on 19th Street.
The driver stopped at the scene and alerted police
The skateboarder suffered major head injuries. Paramedics flew him to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton. The driver, who complained of chest pain, was taken to Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Fontana.
Anyone who witnessed the collision may call Deputy Chris Hughes or Deputy Justin Long, 909-477-2800.
Cause of the Corona Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Bernardino County personal injury lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Pedestrian fatally struck by car in Corona
A 58-year-old Corona man was killed Sunday, Oct. 28, when he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Sixth Street, the Riverside County coroner announced.
David Cortez was crossing about 50 feet east of Merrill Street about 7:15 p.m. when he was hit by a sedan. Cortez died a few minutes later, the coroner said.
The Corona Police Department was investigating, the coroner said. No other details were immediately available.
Cause of the Corona Crash
While this devastating Riverside County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Riverside County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
San Jose pedestrian hit and killed in traffic accident
An elderly San Jose woman was killed Friday evening when an SUV slammed into her as she was crossing a downtown street.
The accident happened about 5:08 p.m. at the intersection of Taylor Street and North 6th Street in Japantown.
Police said the 79-year-old pedestrian appeared to have been walking north across Taylor Street in or near the crosswalk when she was hit by a gray Toyota 4-Runner traveling west on Taylor.
The woman, who was not identified, was laying in the street when officers arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 32-year-old man driving the vehicle, who also wasn’t identified, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to a police Sgt. Jason Dwyer.
“It’s an area where there is a lot of pedestrian traffic,” Dwyer said. “I don’t know exactly what caused it. When we got out there, we didn’t see anything negligent in terms of speed.” He added that officers found no indication of drugs or alcohol being a factor in the accident.
Dwyer said the driver was allowed to leave without being ticketed and the incident remains under investigation.
Cause of the San Jose Crash
While this devastating Santa Clara County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable Santa Clara County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
Big Bear Lake Man Struck and Killed in Mentone
A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday evening when he tried to walk across State Route 38 in Mentone, according to the coroner.
The victim, a 61-year-old man, was identified by the coroner as a resident of the Big Bear area.
The fatal crash occurred about 6:40 p.m. Oct. 23 at Mentone Boulevard and Crafton Avenue in Mentone, coroner’s personnel said in a statement.
The man was walking south across Mentone Boulevard, also known as State Route 38, when he was struck by a 2000 Acura that was headed east on the 38, according to the coroner.
Paramedics responded and pronounced him dead at the scene.
The man’s name was withheld pending family notification. The California Highway Patrol was investigating.
Cause of the San Bernardino County Crash
While this devastating San Bernardino County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Bernardino County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
California Pedestrian Law
“Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950 (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
(b) This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.
(d) Subdivision (b) does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.”
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
Source: California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report
Pedestrians need to be especially cautious on our roadways because they are more vulnerable to injury or death. There were two pedestrians killed and two injured in car accidents in Twenty-nine Palms in 2009, according to the California Highway Patrol Statewide Integrated Traffic Report. In San Bernardino County 39 pedestrians died and 440 were injured in 2009.
In California, there were 598 pedestrians killed and 12,418 injured in 2009, according to the CHP traffic report.
National data compiled by the National Highway Transportation and Safety Authority shows that pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the United States were up 4.9% in 2010 to 4,280 deaths and injuries were up 19% in 2010 to 70,000 people injured.
