A pedestrian was severely injured in an accident on Cherry Valley Boulevard in Beaumont, CA. The accident occurred around 9:45 p.m. on the evening of Friday, July 28, 2023.
Few details about the accident are known, but authorities say the pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle while walking on the highway.
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The pedestrian suffered major injuries and had to be quickly transported to the hospital by Cal Fire.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident on Cherry Valley Boulevard.
Liability In Pedestrian Accident
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 Pedestrian Accidents
We at Accident News Now wish a speedy recovery to those injured in this incident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. It is important that people are held accountable for the damage they caused.
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