Anaheim, CA – Two Victims Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Anaheim Blvd
Anaheim, CA (May 13, 2023) – On Saturday, May 13, officers with the Anaheim Police Department said that a car had fatally hit two pedestrians.
Around 8:30 p.m., reports of the crash began to come in. A man and a woman walking together were struck by the car and were killed instantly.
According to officials, the motorist was not driving under the influence, stayed at the site, and cooperated with investigators. Anaheim Boulevard, where the incident occurred, was shut down for several hours while police conducted their on-site investigation.
The inquiry into the incident remains ongoing, and no further details were reported publicly. It’s unclear if citations or charges will be filed.
Our sincere condolences are extended to the deceased victims’ families.
Pedestrian Fatalities in Orange County
Increasing numbers of pedestrians are being killed or injured when struck by automobiles in California. California is seeing a rise in the number of pedestrians seriously injured or killed due to this issue.
In reality, California’s number of pedestrians killed by cars grew by 25% between 2014 and 2018, with almost 900 documented fatalities.
California pedestrians should prepare for increased risk and remain cautious near autos. Pedestrians are particularly at risk for severe injury or death since there is little they can do to avoid being struck by a vehicle unexpectedly. Nonetheless, pedestrians may attempt to keep themselves safe by taking certain measures and following some safety advice. The advice below may prove to be very useful:
- If you must walk at night, wear reflective clothing and carry a flashlight.
- Make sure you stay on the sidewalk at all times.
- Don’t assume drivers notice you or will stop for you until you make eye contact with them.
- Take note of your immediate environment.
- Follow the rules of the road.
You may be entitled to financial compensation if you or a loved one were harmed or died in a pedestrian accident. Legal action against the at-fault party may help you find closure for your loss and alleviate the financial strain caused by your loved one’s death. You should contact a lawyer immediately since insurance companies have severe filing deadlines.
Trusted legal advocates are available at Russell & Lazarus, APC, if you or a loved one has been hurt in a pedestrian automobile collision. Call our Anaheim pedestrian accident attorney at (888) 539-3154 to find out how we may assist you.
Note: This post was created through the use of secondary sources such as state and local news sources, police accident reports, social media platforms and eyewitness accounts about serious injury accidents that take place in Orange County. The facts surrounding this accident have not been independently verified, therefore, if any information is incorrect, please contact Russell & Lazarus APC, Personal Injury Lawyer, so we can update the post with the most accurate information available. We will remove this post upon request.
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