[03-01-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Accident in Oceanside Injures One

An unidentified 68-year-old man was injured after getting struck by a drunk driver in Oceanside on Tuesday morning, March 1st, 2022.

The accident happened at approximately 10:00 a.m. on South The Strand, just south of Tyson Street Park in Oceanside.

The driver accelerated and collided with a pedestrian before sliding over stones on the road. The truck eventually came to rest in the ocean, where waves were crashing.

The 68-year-old man sustained unspecified injuries in the mishap and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.

The truck driver that struck the victim was later arrested and was booked into the Vista jail on DUI charges. His bail was set at $100,000.

Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There’s no denying that pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable road users out there. It’s because of their lack of protection from fatal injuries if a traffic accident occurs.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States have become a major problem in recent years. Pedestrian deaths climbed by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths declined by 14%.

An intoxicated driver could not give way to an uninjured pedestrian in this situation. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. DUI accidents are unfortunately not commonplace in the United States.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 30 people are killed in drunk driving incidents in the United States every day. Drunk driving is responsible for around 29 percent of all motor vehicle accident fatalities in the United States. Sixty-one percent of these drivers have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of.08 or greater.

San Diego Personal Injury Attorney for Pedestrian Accident Victims

Victims of injustice in any form, including car accidents, are entitled to financial, emotional, and bodily compensation under California law. Economic and non-economic losses are the two categories of compensation that a personal injury plaintiff might seek.

Economic damages are defined as pre-determined losses in the form of money. Loss of earnings and medical expenses are included in these damages. Pain and suffering and loss of consortium are examples of non-economic damages awarded to victims.

You or a loved one might be entitled to compensation for your injuries if they were caused by someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. The consultation is free, and unless we settle or win your case in court, you will owe us nothing.

Arash Law’s San Diego County personal injury attorneys are powerful and aggressive advocates for drunk driving accident victims in the area. Drinking and driving is a serious offense that must be punished. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our attorneys.