Stockton, CA (October 22, 2024) – A pedestrian died after a collision near Interstate 5 in Stockton, the California Highway Patrol said.
CHP said the crash happened Monday, October 21, around 12:20 a.m. on the freeway approaching Charter Way. A vehicle was traveling northbound when, for reasons not yet known, they hit the pedestrian along I-5. CHP said the pedestrian died at the scene, but details on the age and gender of the victim were not released. Officers have not released details about the driver or pedestrian involved in the meantime, though anyone with information regarding the collision was asked to call local officials as the officers’ inquiry proceeded.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family members.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrians are especially susceptible to suffering serious or perhaps fatal injuries when there is no protection or safety equipment in place for vehicles, such as airbags. And, over the past several years, California has unfortunately risen to the ninth spot on the list of the most dangerous states in the United States in terms of the number of pedestrians who have been injured or killed. In the five years prior, there were documented cases of more than one thousand pedestrians losing their lives.
As a further point of interest, according to the most recent census, the metropolitan region of Sacramento, which has a population of 2.4 million people, is the eighth most dangerous for pedestrians in the United States. When pedestrians travel across the streets of the Golden State, sadly, they put themselves in a position where they are particularly vulnerable to danger.
You must retain competent legal representation to protect your best interests, given the high incidence of pedestrian-vehicle collisions in the Golden State. Attorney Jeremy Winter is a seasoned professional in personal injury accidents and is well-versed in the complexities of pedestrian collisions, regardless of whether you have sustained injuries or lost a family member. He will handle the routine responsibilities related to the management of your claim, allowing you to concentrate on what is truly essential: reestablishing your life. Contact the Law Offices of J.G. Winter and call our Stockton pedestrian accident lawyers at 844-517-0586 to arrange a free consultation and learn more about your options at this time.
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