Huntington Beach, CA: Pedestrian, 26, Killed in Traffic Crash at Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street
Pedestrian Killed in Huntington Beach Traffic Crash at Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street
Huntington Beach, California (June 19, 2019) – A 26-year-old pedestrian was hit and killed by a car in Huntington Beach early Wednesday morning.
The fatal crash was reported at about 5:00 a.m. June 19, on Adams Avenue, just west of Magnolia Street.
The accident happened when a driving a 2004 black Ford Ranger hit the male party pedestrian at the intersection for unknown reasons.
Huntington Beach Fatal Pedestrian Crash at Adams Avenue and Magnolia Street
The Huntington Beach Paramedics rushed the male victim to UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, where he was pronounced dead at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The driver of the involved car stopped at the scene and cooperated with the authorities’ investigation. The police confirmed that alcohol or drugs were not factors during the occurrence of the accident.
Limited details have been released regarding this accident.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
Pedestrian Death
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We hope they will gather enough courage to accept the situation.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. Victims of pedestrian accidents are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries and in the worst scenario, death.
When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we not only provide excellent legal services, but we also connect our clients to other players including government agencies and insurance companies in the pursuit of justice.
If you are a family member of the person killed and would like a free copy of the police report, contact Pacific Attorney Group. Please Click to call : 1-800-358-9617
