North City, MO (March 19, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car on Interstate 70 in North City on Saturday, March 20th.
The accident took place in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70, just outside of Carrie, at about 1:00 a.m.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
All westbound lanes were closed for road clean-up and investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in North City
During an average day in the United States, a car accident that causes a pedestrian fatality happens once every 88 minutes. This works out to around 16 pedestrians that are fatally struck by motor vehicles each day.
Throughout the country, in 2017, close to 6,000 pedestrians died in a total of 5,890 automobile accidents, making up 16% of all crash fatalities. This high rate of pedestrian deaths indicates a decrease of almost 2% from the 6,080 that took place in 2016.
When victims are killed in collisions, they often leave behind friends and family that are devastated. In some cases, families can reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Missouri to get the justice they deserve for their loved ones. Working with a skilled and knowledgeable legal team can help to ensure you are in the best position possible to move forward after experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Our team at Peterson & Associates P.C. will help you to understand the legal options available to you in the aftermath of a car accident. Our car accident attorneys in Kansas City strive to help our clients maximize their recoveries so they can get the medical treatment they need without worry. Not only is it crucial that families are able to get full and fair compensation after losing loved ones in accidents caused by negligent drivers, but we are committed to helping them gain peace of mind in knowing they can move forward and overcome the challenges they face.
If you have lost a loved one due to a car accident, and you would like to explore legal options available to you, contact our Kansas City personal injury attorneys at 816-888-8888 as soon as possible to schedule a free case of evaluation to see how we can help you.
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Disclaimer: As a well-respected member of the Kansas City, Missouri business community, Peterson & Associates, P.C. is always looking to increase the safety of and bring overall safety for all Missouri residents. We hope that by bringing awareness to the dangers associated with driving that people will exercise additional caution when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being injured in a serious crash. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. This post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
