[04-29-2022] San Diego County, CA – Officer Injured After a Pedestrian Crash Near State Route 76

A San Diego police officer was hurt after getting struck by a vehicle on Interstate 5 on Friday morning, April 29, 2022.

According to the initial reports from the California Highway Patrol, the crash happened near State Route 76 at around 6:00 a.m.

The officer was initially helping a 47-year-old semi-truck driver on southbound I-5 after its two tires came off and rolled into the southbound lanes.

The officer tried to help the driver get the tires from the roadway. Unfortunately, the officer was struck by a BMW in the southbound lanes.

The officer sustained minor injuries in the crash. Drugs and alcohol were not seen as factors in the collision.

The California Highway Patrol is further investigating the case.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the NHTSA data, one pedestrian is killed in traffic every two hours. Furthermore, every 8 minutes, one pedestrian is injured due to driving.

In the United States, approximately 110,000 pedestrians are harmed each year. According to the NHTSA, about 6,227 pedestrians were killed in 2018, a 250 rise from the previous year.

Walking is an excellent strategy for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. Walking around bustling places like San Diego, on the other hand, puts you at a higher risk of catastrophic injury. A negligent driver’s mistake could change your life forever, leaving you with long-term disability, pain, and suffering.

Every year around 1000 pedestrians and bikers are hit and injured in San Diego. Pedestrian accidents in San Diego County have increased by 20% since 2012, with fatalities nearly doubling.

This is a concerning trend that many San Diego safety officials hope to reverse in the coming decade.

To avoid being hit by a car, pedestrians should always follow safety guidelines. While there is no guarantee that an accident will not occur, following prescribed safety advice greatly reduces the likelihood of being held liable if one does occur.

Pedestrians can, however, be involved in traffic accidents even if they are vigilant and follow all rules. It is more difficult to be a defensive pedestrian than it is to be a defensive driver. It is much more difficult for pedestrians to get out of the way of a speeding driver.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Every year in San Diego County, hundreds of pedestrians are hurt when hit by a car. People who survive a car accident are often severely or fatally injured. Pedestrians who are hit by a car are more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries and paralysis.

Pedestrians who are hurt due to another driver’s negligence are entitled to financial assistance from the responsible party. Our skilled San Diego pedestrian accident attorneys at Arash Law can assist you in evaluating your claims and presenting a rational and factual analysis of your damages so that you may be confident in your position about any settlement offer.

For pedestrian accident victims, you should hire a well-known attorney who has won large settlements and jury judgments.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in San Diego County have a wealth of knowledge regarding handling these types of claims. Call (888) 488-1391 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.