The incident occurred around 7:17 p.m., January 23, on 3799 State Route 20 just in front of Dollar General.
Lake County, CA – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Friday evening in Nice, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident occurred around 7:17 p.m., January 23, on 3799 State Route 20 just in front of Dollar General.
According to CHP, a female pedestrian was hit by a silver van under unclear circumstances.
First responders found the victim lying in the roadway. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, prompting the Lake County Coroner’s Office to respond.
The vehicle was towed away from the scene.
No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.
In 2023, Lake County had 30 pedestrians killed or injured in traffic collisions, ranking 14th out of 58 California counties for pedestrian crash involvement, as per the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). There were 3 pedestrian victims under age 15 and 2 aged 65 or older. Pedestrian injuries and fatalities were part of the county’s total 443 traffic victims killed or injured for the year. In 2022, OTS reported 21 pedestrians killed or injured in Lake County, again ranking 14th/58, with 1 under 15 and 6 aged 65+. Looking to 2020, there were 16 pedestrians killed or injured, with 2 under age 15 and 4 over age 65, indicating a generally moderate but persistent pedestrian crash burden over recent years.
If a pedestrian accident turned deadly, surviving family members may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, funeral costs, lost income, and emotional suffering. An experienced wrongful death attorney can explain your options, handle insurance companies, and pursue full financial recovery while you focus on honoring your loved one’s memory.