[01-26-2023] San Luis Obispo County, CA – Child Got Minor Scrapes After Being Hit by Car in Atascadero

A child received minor scrapes after being struck by a vehicle in Atascadero, San Luis Obispo County, on Thursday morning, January 26, 2023.

According to the Atascadero Police Department, the pedestrian collision occurred before 8:00 a.m. on El Camino Real and East Mall.

The child, whose identification was not released by the officers, was reportedly crossing the street in a crosswalk when they got hit by a car. The pedestrian received minor scrapes on their hand and was fortunately not taken to the hospital.

The driver was traveling southbound and failed to see the child allegedly because of the sun rays in her eyes.

The extent of the crash and the circumstances leading up to it remain under investigation. El Camino Real was reopened at 8:10 a.m.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

The number of people killed in car crashes decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, according to data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The tragic number of pedestrian deaths, however, increased by 27 percent over this time period.

There is little to no doubt that pedestrians will face an ever-increasing risk of serious or fatal injuries in the coming years in the United States based on these statistics.

In 2012, there were 809 deaths and approximately 14,000 injuries due to car accidents. These statistics show that pedestrians in California face a substantially higher probability of suffering serious injuries or death as a result of a traffic collision than pedestrians in any other U.S. state.

In 2016, almost 6,000 people in the United States were killed in motor vehicle crashes. With 88 deaths every minute, the year ended on a bleak note. A total of over 137,000 people are expected to be hospitalized every year in the United States as a direct result of traffic-related incidents.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in San Luis Obispo County

A pedestrian in the state of California has the same rights as a driver, cyclist, or passenger in a motor vehicle in the case of a fatal or life-altering traffic collision.

An individual who sustains injuries or loses a loved one in a traffic accident due to the negligence of another may make a claim for personal injury or wrongful death in order to seek compensation.

If you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident and you want to file a claim for compensation with your insurance carrier, you should be aware that doing so can be a tedious and frustrating procedure.

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