Monterey County, CA – Pedestrian Killed on SR-183 (Castroville Rd) Near Cooper Rd.

Monterey County, CA (April 28, 2019) – A pedestrian accident occurred on April 27 2nd just after 12:30 a.m. that took the life of one person.

A 63-year-old man from Castroville passed away early Saturday morning when he was struck by a car as he walked along State Route 183 (Castroville Road) north of the Cooper Road intersection between Salinas and Castroville.

The man was walking along State Route 183 when he was struck by a silver Lexus driven by a 19-year-old woman from Castroville. The Lexus was heading north of 183. California Highway Patrol stated that the man was trying to cross the road when the Lexus hit him.

The man passed away at the scene.

Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be factored in this accident. An investigation is ongoing.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim who passed away as a result of this fatal accident.  Our thoughts are with them at this time.

California’s Fatal Pedestrian Crashes

Pedestrian accidents are very common in California. Many people walk, skateboard, rollerblade, jog, or run on our busy streets. Unfortunately, there are many more people who use cars, trucks or SUVs and when the two interact, crashes can happen.

This can happen on a sidewalk, in an intersection, on a street or in a crosswalk or on a street. Many times this can happen with children that are around schools or playing in or around their neighborhood streets.

Statistics about pedestrian incidents are:

• A pedestrian accident happens every 2 hours in the U.S.
• Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to die in a traffic accident than a driver or passenger of a car
• Persons 65 years old or older make up 20 percent of all fatal accidents
• For children between the ages of 5 and 15, being hit by a car is the number one cause for fatalities
• Alcohol or drug impairment is involved in 48 percent of all crashes involving an auto and pedestrian accident resulting in injury or death

If you are involved in a pedestrian accident and are injured, or if you have a family member who died as a result of a pedestrian accident, it is vital to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney.

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured or passed away due to a pedestrian accident, seek the help of an attorney with solid experience. Brady Law Group can help you deal with the legal pitfalls of this situation and help you handle claims with insurance companies. We offer experienced accident attorneys who can help you in your time of need. Please contact us today at 866-478-6483.

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.