Cleveland, OH (January 4, 2022) – A hit-and-skip accident in the Cleveland area on Thursday night, December 30, left one woman dead. The fatal pedestrian crash was reported near the intersection of W. 56th Street and Storer Avenue at around 11 p.m.
Initial reports said that witnesses saw two women assisting a woman that was lying on the roadway. The two women fled the scene in two separate vehicles upon seeing ambulance sirens approaching. A man that saw the incident told authorities that a silver sedan hit the pedestrian.
The injured party was taken to a local hospital where they were later pronounced dead. No additional information on the fatal pedestrian crash has been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the fatal pedestrian accident is underway.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Crashes in Ohio
According to statistics, pedestrian deaths have reached all-time highs in recent years. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely to be killed in a traffic accident. Despite the fact that pedestrians have the same right to the road as everyone else, many drivers fail to look out for them, resulting in fatal traffic accidents.
No matter if you live in a big city or a rural area, you are going to share the road with pedestrians from time to time. Drivers on Ohio roadways owe a duty to all roadway travelers, including pedestrians. Many state residents choose to walk to restaurants, go for a jog, or just want to enjoy a beautiful day on foot. As a pedestrian, you have legal rights. That means if you are struck by another vehicle and injured, you may be entitled to compensation with the help of a qualified Cleveland catastrophic injury lawyer.
Cleveland Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, you need to consult an experienced Cleveland pedestrian accident attorney immediately. It is important to get started on the personal injury claim as soon as possible to increase the chances of recovering full compensation. The legal team at Joseph Law Group will examine copies of your medical records, accident reports, and other pieces of evidence to build your case. We will fight tirelessly to make sure that your legal rights are secured. We have helped many accident victims recover the compensation they deserve after being injured in a pedestrian crash. We can help you obtain the full value of your claim.
Give us a call at 216-522-1600 to discuss your case with a Cleveland wrongful death lawyer today.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
