Officials say Rodriguez was hit by a vehicle while walking along Broadway Street in Santa Maria
October 18, 2025 | Santa Maria, CA
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A motorcycle struck 25-year-old Anthony Rodriguez as he crossed an intersection in Santa Maria on October 18, leading to his death from injuries sustained in the crash.
The collision happened around 8:35 p.m. at Broadway and Williams streets, where Rodriguez walked in a marked crosswalk before emergency responders rushed him to a hospital.
Anthony Rodriguez, 25, of Santa Maria, was struck by a motorcycle at the intersection of Broadway Street and Williams Street in Santa Barbara County.
What Happened in the Santa Maria Pedestrian Collision?
Anthony Rodriguez, a 25-year-old Santa Maria resident, died after a motorcycle hit him while he crossed the street.
- Victim: Anthony Rodriguez, age 25, of Santa Maria
- Date of Incident: October 18, 2025
- Time: 8:35 p.m.
- Location: Intersection of Broadway Street and Williams Street, Santa Maria, California
- Incident Type: Pedestrian-motorcycle collision
- Outcome: Fatal injuries to the pedestrian; serious injuries to the motorcycle rider
Rodriguez walked eastbound in the north crosswalk of Williams Street when the motorcycle, heading north on Broadway Street, struck him. The impact threw both Rodriguez and the rider onto the roadway. Emergency personnel transported them to a hospital, where Rodriguez succumbed to his injuries. The rider suffered serious harm.
Why Do Pedestrian Collisions Happen at Intersections Like This One?
Collisions between pedestrians and vehicles at intersections often result from drivers failing to yield, poor visibility, or speed. Authorities investigate to identify specific causes in each case.
- Drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks
- Limited visibility due to low light
- Motorcycles moving faster than expected
- Roadway design issues
Police continue their review of this collision.
What Do Statistics Show About Pedestrian Deaths Nationwide?
Category |
Data (2024) |
Source |
|---|
Total Pedestrian Fatalities |
7,148 |
Governors Highway Safety Association |
Percentage in Crosswalks |
About 20% |
NHTSA |
Evening Hour Incidents |
About 75% |
Federal Highway Administration |
Motorcycle-Pedestrian Crashes |
About 5% of total |
CDC |
Expert Insights on Pedestrian Collision Cases
“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk.”
— Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal.
- Bond stresses the need to check road conditions, signage, and lighting as possible factors.
- Such reviews help families obtain fair outcomes.
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”
— Stefano Formica, Of Counsel with Bond Legal.
- Formica explains that families may claim damages for lost income, companionship, pain, suffering, and funeral costs.
- Legal help ensures fair treatment against insurance pressures.
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