A pedestrian sustained serious injuries in a Los Angeles car accident the afternoon of January 25, 2010, the Pasadena Star News report. The major injury pedestrian accident occurred in the 100 block of East Huntington Drive in Arcadia, when a vehicle heading east on Huntington struck the man. The victim, who has not yet been identified, and described only as a man in his 40s, sustained head trauma and a broken collar bone. He was transported to a local hospital where he is said to be in stable condition. The 21-year-old driver of the car was uninjured. She was not cited pending an official investigation.
I sympathize deeply with this victim who has been seriously injured in this accident. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. I'm relieved to see that he is listed in stable condition. Please keep this injured victim and his family in your prayers.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics
According to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were two fatalities and 24 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in Arcadia. In Los Angeles County as a whole, 210 people died and 5,095 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year.
What Caused the Accident?
Based on this news report, it is not clear exactly how or why this pedestrian accident occurred. If I were a member of this injured victim's family, I would definitely want to know if there was any negligence involved on the part of the motorist. Where exactly was the pedestrian walking at the time of the collision? Was he in a marked/unmarked crosswalk or intersection at the time? How fast was the driver of the vehicle going at the time? Was she distracted, impaired or otherwise negligent at the time of the crash? Did she fail to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian?
Liability Issues
If this collision was caused by the driver's negligence, she could be held liable for the accident and the resulting injuries. If this accident was the result of a dangerous roadway condition, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway could be held liable as well. Please remember that any claim against a California governmental agency must be properly filed within 180 days of the accident or injury. The best Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.
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