Palm Desert, CA- Accident Kills Pedestrian on Hwy 111 and Lupine Ln

Palm Desert, CA (June 10, 2019)- A pedestrian was killed on Saturday at approximately 10:45 pm when a Nissan sedan struck him on Highway 111 near Lupine Lane.

The 59-year-old man was reportedly trying to cross the highway outside of the crosswalk when the westbound Nissan hit him. He sustained major injuries and passed away shortly after being taken to a local hospital.

The victim’s identity has not been released pending family notification.

The 42-year-old Palm Springs resident who hit the pedestrian stayed at the scene of the crash and cooperated with officials. According to police, alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Pedestrian Fatalities on California’s Highways

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, between 2009 and 2016, California had more pedestrian accidents than any other US state. The IIHS survey noted that in the seven-year time span of their study, California’s pedestrian fatalities rose 46%. In addition, the Governor’s Highway Safety Association released nation-wide statistics for 2018: 6,227 pedestrian deaths occurred throughout the US that year, showing an increase of 250 since 2017.

Pedestrians are always vulnerable to accidents and death. A crash with an automobile provides pedestrians with a very slim chance of escaping injury or being killed. If a loved one has lost their life in a pedestrian accident, contact the accident lawyers at the Brady Law Group. With almost 30 years of experience supporting families who’ve lost loved ones in pedestrian accidents, we have the abilities to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

While pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit won’t heal the emotional wounds caused by your loss, many people feel a sense of closure when justice is served. Contact us at 866-478-6483 for a complimentary consultation.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.