San Diego, CA (October 10, 2023) A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being hit by a Jeep in the Otay Mesa neighborhood of San Diego. According to the San Diego Police Department, the accident happened just after midnight on Tuesday.
A 23-year-old woman was walking south, crossing the intersection at the west side of 6500 Otay Mesa Road and 1600 Heritage Road. It was shortly after midnight, according to Officers Fisher of the San Diego Police Department, when she was struck by an SUV. A 2016 Jeep Compass.
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Authorities said there were no street signs and no crosswalk. The Jeep was driving east on Otay Mesa Road when the 61-year-old driver hit the pedestrian.
The pedestrian sustained a laceration to the head, a pelvic fracture, abrasions to the elbow and abdominal area in the collision. The driver of the SUV was unhurt.
Officers at the scene said that alcohol and drugs didn’t play a role in this accident.
Liability In San Diego Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
-Speeding
-Drunk driving
-Driver distraction
-Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In San Diego
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the woman injured in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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