Three people were injured on Tuesday, August 8, in a collision on Tahquitz Way in downtown Palm Springs. Police received reports of the crash at 4:15 p.m. at the 100 block of E Tahquitz.
Included in the three injured were the driver of a car and two pedestrians. The driver sustained a serious laceration and had to be transported to the hospital for treatment. Paramedics also tended to the two pedestrians who sustained minor injury.
Police reports say that a westbound vehicle was driving on Tahquitz Way when it lost control, hitting the sidewalk and colliding with some poles on the side of the road. The debris and falling poles struck the nearby pedestrians.
The circumstances of the collision on Tahquitz Way are still under investigation.
Liability In Palm Springs 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 facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Palm Springs Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now wish a speedy recovery to those injured in this incident. 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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