Category: Pedestrian Accidents

A 78-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a dump truck in Lafayette, California on June 17, 2014 at approximately 1:15 p.m. The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified the victim as Maria White of Pleasant Hill.

The accident occurred near the intersection of El Nido Ranch Road and...

Residential neighborhoods typically have lowered speed limits because of the activity of pedestrians, adults and children alike, frequenting the areas in close proximity to the street. However, there are those who do not abide by the posted traffic signs or drive appropriately for the area. The family of a young child recently...

Police have arrested a man they believe may have been responsible for a recent hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a California woman and seriously injured a teenager. Oddly enough, they arrested him on charges that were not related to the fatal pedestrian accident he is thought to have caused. Charges have...

Crosswalks are designed to protect pedestrians from oncoming traffic so they can cross the street. However, they are only effective if drivers pay attention and yield to them appropriately. Sadly, one California mother is dead and her child suffered minor injuries after they were hit in a crosswalk by a tractor-trailer as they...

California may often enjoy some lovely weather in the wintertime. Unfortunately, it has also seen its share of people hit by a truck. Such was the case recently in San Rafael.

According to authorities, a man and a woman were walking near the San Rafael Transit Center when tragedy...

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY WINERY

California pedestrians are constantly threatened by the dangers that vehicles present. They have absolutely no protection against the large, heavy vehicles that cross their paths many times a day. What most pedestrians do not expect, however, is that a 

California pedestrians can be at a high risk of an accident whenever they are in the presence of a negligent or distracted driver. Serious injuries such as broken bones or head trauma, and sometimes even fatalities, can result from a pedestrian accident involving a motor vehicle. Drivers are more prone to encounter...

California residents may be accustomed to hearing about a pedestrian accident. In a state that has enjoyable weather most of the time, a fair number of residents enjoy taking advantage by walking or running outside. Unfortunately, motorists aren't always aware of pedestrians and tragic accidents can result. A recent pedestrian accident has claimed...

As addressed in previous posts, pedestrian accidents can cause serious injuries or even fatalities. This is especially true when an accident involves a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, nearly 5,000 pedestrians die each year in motor vehicle related accidents. More than 78,000 pedestrian injuries...

When operating a motor vehicle, California drivers are expected to obey all traffic rules and speed limits, to pay attention to their surroundings, and to maintain a lookout at all times for other vehicles and pedestrians. However, drivers may now have to take into account an extra variable to avoid pedestrian accidents:...