HUNTINGTON BEACH (September, 28, 2022) – A 40-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in a Huntington Beach pedestrian accident on Friday.
Huntington Beach Police Department officers responded at approximately 7 p.m. to Warner Avenue, east of Springdale Street where they found a man lying in the street, said Lt. Shawn Randell.
According to police, the preliminary investigation determined the gray 2015 Acura was traveling eastbound on Warner Avenue and struck the pedestrian who was crossing Warner Avenue outside of the crosswalk east of Springdale Street.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Acura, a 34-year-old man from Huntington Beach, remained at the scene and cooperated with officers, Randell said.
The HBPD Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it was asked to call 714-536-5666.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Huntington Beach Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Huntington Beach Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man who was tragically killed in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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