Huntington Beach, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Accident with Police Car near Sunset Beach
Huntington Beach, CA (August 30, 2022) – On Saturday, August 27, an accident was reported in Huntington Beach involving a pedestrian and a police car that tragically killed the pedestrian.
According to reports from the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred about one block away from Sunset Beach. Just before dawn on Saturday, a police officer was responding to a call in the coastal community when he ran into a 45-year-old pedestrian that was walking in the area.
Paramedics were immediately called and arrived on the scene within minutes and assessed the pedestrian’s injuries and provided medical care. The pedestrian sustained very severe injuries and was transported to the hospital. Sadly, the person’s injuries were too serious, and the person passed away. The pedestrian’s name has not been released at this time. No one else was injured as a result of the accident.
Police are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrian accidents have some of the gravest outcomes, as pedestrians are especially vulnerable when involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. There is nothing to protect a pedestrian from an impact with a car. California has some of the most beautiful weather in the country, which may be why California also has more pedestrian accidents than any other state in the country. In 2018, California reported almost 900 pedestrian deaths from accidents with vehicles. This number has increased by 25 percent since 2014. And many additional pedestrian accidents caused serious injuries to the pedestrian.
Losing a loved one is a very hard time in a person’s life, especially when their passing comes suddenly and untimely. When you are grieving, you are dealing with enormous amounts of shock, anger, and sadness and the last thing you want to think about is handling legal and insurance matters. A compassionate and knowledgeable wrongful death attorney can help with the important matters that need to be handled.
If someone you love was killed in a pedestrian accident, you can file a wrongful death suit seeking compensation for damages, which may include medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost future income and benefits, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of companionship. While no monetary value can replace your loved one’s life, filing a wrongful death suit can bring closure and help ease the stress of any financial burdens caused by their death. Insurance companies have strict filing deadlines, so you will want to speak to an attorney soon.
If you have lost somebody you love in a pedestrian car accident, speak with a legal advocate that you can trust. Please do not hesitate to contact a Huntington Beach wrongful death attorney by calling (888) 539-3154 to see how we can help 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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