San Diego, CA (November 1, 2023) A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and injured in Shelltown on October 31st, according to the San Diego Police Department. Officer John Buttle told City News Service that the accident happened on Gamma Street around 6:43 p.m.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the pedestrian was crossing 43rd Street from west to east on the north side of Gamma Street when he was struck by a 1998 Toyota Camry. The driver was a 74-year-old woman who struck the man, accidentally, in the 1600 block of South 43rd Street. Officer John Buttle reported that the woman drove across the intersection and struck the man just north of the intersection.
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Emergency crews arrived at the scene and found the man lying in the roadway, injured. Paramedics arrived and took the man to a local hospital to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. According to medical personnel, he sustained a fractured pelvis, multiple facial fractures and a brain bleed in the collision.
The woman driving the Toyota remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is leading the investigation for this collision. Their goal is to determine what exactly happened to cause the pedestrian to be struck in the Selltown area of San Diego on October 31st.
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 pedestrian 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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