Huntington Beach, CA (January 26, 2022) – On Monday, January 24th, a pedestrian was killed after being hit by a pick-up truck in Huntington Beach.
The accident took place at about 6:20 p.m. at the intersection of Yorktown Avenue and Beach Boulevard, near the Chuck Dent Surf Center.
Initial reports show that, for reasons still under investigation, a Chevrolet Silverado struck the pedestrian. Upon their arrival, responders discovered an injured woman in the street.
She sustained major injuries and died at the scene.
The 58-year-old Garden Grove resident who was driving the Silverado remained at the scene and has cooperated with the authorities.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Pedestrian Fatalities in California
The importance of making California roadways safer for pedestrians is being heavily underscored by state legislators after a report published by the Division of Highway Traffic Safety unequivocally stated that California has a higher percentage of auto-pedestrian accidents than any other state in the country.
Those in the most danger of being killed or sustaining a serious injury during a pedestrian-involved accident in California are the elderly, young children, and people who cannot speak English.
Huntington Beach Wrongful Death Lawyers
If you or a member of your family sustained an injury or been killed as a pedestrian involved in a car accident, the Huntington Beach pedestrian accident attorneys here at Beckerman Anderson are here to assist you.
Our Huntington Beach wrongful death attorneys have the background and experience that make us the most efficient legal representation in the area. We understand exactly what it takes to get you the maximum amount of financial compensation you are entitled to under state law.
With a thorough understanding of the complex network that is the California legal system, our esteemed personal injury attorneys know exactly what has to be done to build a successful California personal injury claim.
If you have a loved one who was killed during a pedestrian accident, we strongly urge you to contact our California personal injury attorneys by calling our law offices at 949-409-4299 and scheduling a consultation for a free evaluation of your California wrongful death claim.
Note: These posts have been generated through the use of outside and secondary sources for Beckerman Anderson. These sources include news stories, police reports, and first-hand accounts of accidents and the injuries involved. As a result, we have not been able to independently verify all of the details surrounding each accident that we post about. If you see any information that is not factual or is incorrect, please notify us immediately and we will ensure that the story is corrected with the most accurate content available.
Disclaimer: As members of our local community, we at Beckerman Anderson, strive to draw awareness to the dangers that are related to driving and provide overall safety information for our community members. We are always saddened when we learn about a serious injury accident in our area and hope that through awareness, drivers in our community will take the necessary precautions to avoid such accidents. The information provided in these posts should not be misconstrued as legal or medical advice. This story is not a solicitation for business. The photographs used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
