Huntington Beach, CA – Pedestrian Hit & Killed on PCH Near Magnolia St

Huntington Beach, CA (January 3, 2020) – Authorities have confirmed that a 30-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Thursday night, January 2^nd, in Huntington Beach. The fatal collision took place on Pacific Coast Highway near Magnolia Street at around 11:00 p.m.

Officers stated that the 51-year-old driver of a Dodge Durango SUV was traveling along PCH when they struck the victim. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the victim lying on the side of the roadway with fatal injuries. The severely wounded pedestrian was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The driver involved is not currently facing any charges but the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the victim at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

It is a sad fact that pedestrian accidents in California are currently responsible for around 11 percent of all accident-related fatalities throughout the state. These types of collisions are repeatedly caused by inattentive and utterly reckless motorists. Safeguarding your rights as either a bereaved family member or a victim during such a challenging time is essential.

At The May Firm, our accident attorneys are committed to holding negligent and blatantly criminal drivers accountable for the devastation they cause. If you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident because of a reckless, criminal, or otherwise negligent driver, please don’t hesitate to leave us a message or call (844) 629-3476 for a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable attorneys today.

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