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An unidentified pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle in Fort Worth on Monday morning, January 31, 2022.
It happened about 2:00 a.m. at Northwest Loop 820 and Cahoba Drive.
Fort Worth Fire Department, Fort Worth Police, and MedStar personnel responded.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead.
The lanes were closed while the investigation was underway, but lanes have since been reopened.
There are no other details available.
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 5,900 pedestrian deaths in the US in 2016. Texas has the highest number of pedestrian deaths per capita in the country.
In 2013, there were 1,211 serious injuries and 731 deaths as a result of pedestrian accidents. Texas has a high number of collisions due to careless motorists and pedestrians failing to yield the right of way.
In 2017, the number of pedestrian deaths in Texas increased by 10% over the previous year. In 2013, more than 6,000 people lost their lives in Texas as a result of pedestrian accidents.
As a result of people crossing the street illegally or vehicles failing to yield the right of way, pedestrians are frequently killed and injured. Alcoholism and depression usually go hand in hand.
Tarrant County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Crash
A large number of pedestrians are killed each year as a result of insufficient safety measures. An experienced attorney will be necessary for you to pursue financial compensation after a pedestrian accident results in the death of someone.
Families of those who have died as a result of someone else’s negligence are entitled to compensation for their financial hardship, emotional distress, and physical pain and suffering. Anyone who has been injured in a car accident may be entitled to financial compensation if they retain the services of a knowledgeable car accident lawyer.
As a result, hiring an experienced attorney is a necessity. If you have an attorney on your side, your insurance claim will be valued more fairly.
Our Tarrant County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are always ready to help. Our firm has successfully litigated and secured compensation for our clients and their loved ones for many years. Please call (888) 398-4017 as soon as possible for a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable and dependable attorneys.
