Two-Vehicle Accident Injures Pedestrian
- October 21, 2022
- Barnes Admin
Two-Vehicle Accident Injures Pedestrian
Palmdale, CA – A pedestrian was struck and killed after two vehicles collided on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. The crash happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection of 25th Street and Avenue S.
According to reports, one vehicle was stopped at a red light when it was hit by another vehicle. The crash sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk, hitting a street vendor. The street vendor was transported to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents
Irresponsible drivers cause thousands of pedestrian accidents every year. In this devastating accident, the family of the victim should hire an investigative team to evaluate all aspects surrounding this collision. This includes reviewing:
- Vehicle blind spots
- Driving records
- Video from gas stations and restaurants on this intersection
- Driver accident history
- Police accident reports
- Timing of traffic signals
- Any testing of the driver for alcohol and drugs
- Any history of the driver with alcohol and drugs
- Phone and texting records of the driver
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- All eyewitness accounts of the accident
- Recent maintenance history
Pedestrian Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible. While handling several of these cases, attorneys at The Barnes Firm have found common causes of pedestrian accidents usually include one or more of the following:
- Fatigue
- Texting and driving
- Distracted driving
- Failure to yield right of way
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Inexperienced driving
- Alcohol or drug involvement
If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney at The Barnes Firm. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.
Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.