[04-16-2024] El Dorado County, CA – 17-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Teenage Driver Near Union Mine High School

A 17-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a teenage driver near Union Mine High School in El Dorado County late Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at about 11:30 a.m. between Pleasant Valley Road and Oak Dell Road.

Reports indicate that a 17-year-old driver was traveling in a Dodge Ram when the teenage pedestrian was struck.

The victim sustained major injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. It is unknown if the driver was injured or not.

Further details on the collision have yet to be released by the authorities.

Dedicated Pedestrian Accident Lawyers El Dorado County Depends On

In El Dorado County, pedestrians share the same right to safety as drivers and motorcyclists. You are entitled to financial compensation if a driver’s negligence injured you or killed your loved one as a pedestrian.

Seek advice from our dedicated El Dorado County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law. The legal team, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., will assist you in filing a claim and recovering money for your injuries or the loss of your loved one. Our clients have been awarded compensation totaling more than $500 Million.

Contact us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have a Case?” form to set up a free consultation with one of our lawyers.

8 Steps to Take Immediately After An El Dorado County Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you are injured. However, what you say and do at the scene of the crash can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party. These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the scene of the accident, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Remember also to take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses or anyone who may have any knowledge about the incident.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately, and tell them about any part of your body that was injured or might have been harmed in the accident.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Do not speak to an insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.

If you’re having trouble securing the accident report from the authorities or an insurer keeps on calling you about the accident, contact our lawyers specializing in pedestrian accident cases immediately so we can assist you in communicating with them.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 7,388 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes, while about 60,000 pedestrians were injured in 2021.

Deaths from pedestrians increased by 46.2% between 2011 and 2020, while deaths from other traffic increased by 14.4%. The number of pedestrian deaths between 2019 and 2020 has increased by 3.9%, in spite of the fact that there have been 13.2% fewer vehicles on the roads during that same period.

An estimated 2% of crash fatalities were caused by bicyclists, and about 17% were caused by pedestrians. El Dorado County had approximately 34 pedestrian-related fatalities and injuries in 2023, based on the data provided by the Transportation Injury Mapping System.