A man sustained serious injuries in a San Diego car accident after he was struck by a car while walking in the City Heights area. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the injury crash occurred the morning of January 20, 2010 on El Cajon Boulevard near 50th Street. San Diego police officials say a 1992 Chrysler hit the man. The driver remained at the scene of the accident.
I hope the pedestrian's injuries were not catastrophic and that he recovers quickly and completely. Please keep this injured victim in your prayers.
Pedestrian Accidents in San Diego
According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 25 fatalities and 575 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Diego. In San Diego County as a whole, 51 deaths and 1,068 injuries were reported as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year. Also, countywide, car accidents claimed 268 lives and injured 14,641 people in 2007.
Car Accident Causes
This news report offers very little information about exactly how or why this pedestrian accident occurred. If I were a family member of the victim here, I'd certainly want to find out why this collision occurred and also, if there was any negligence involved. Where exactly was the pedestrian walking at the time of the accident? Was he crossing the road, walking on a sidewalk or walking along the road? Did the driver fail to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian? Was the driver intoxicated, speeding, distracted or negligent in any other way? I trust police are looking into these and other factors to determine the cause of this serious injury accident.
Liability Issues
In such cases, it would be in the victim's best interest to consult with an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay on top of the official investigation and make sure that the negligent parties are held accountable. A skilled car accident lawyer will also determine whether a dangerous condition on the roadway led to this accident. If that was the case, the governmental entity responsible for maintaining that roadway can also be held liable. California Governmental Code 911.2 requires that claims against governmental agencies be filed within six months of the accident or injury. A knowledgeable injury lawyer will also be able to advise victims about how their own car insurance policy applies to a case where the at-fault party is uninsured or underinsured.
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