[05-25-2022] San Diego County, CA – 27-Year-Old Man Critically Injured in Pedestrian Crash in San Ysidro

A 27-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a pickup truck in San Ysidro on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

According to preliminary information, the crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Mesa Avenue.

The area is located just east of Interstate 805 and north of the United States-Mexico border.

The pedestrian was walking northbound in the 300 block of Mesa Avenue when he was struck by a Ford F-150 pickup truck driven by a 69-year-old man.

First responders rushed the pedestrian to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries when they arrived.

His identity has not yet been disclosed.

There were no other injuries reported.

Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, according to authorities.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In the event of a car accident, pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users because they are unable to avoid fatal injuries.

Pedestrian deaths have recently escalated to a critical level of concern here in the United States. Although other traffic-related fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths rose by 27%.

There was no room for doubt when it came to intoxicated drivers who injure pedestrians. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a serious offense. Drunk-driving accidents are not as common in the United States as they could be.

Every day, approximately 30 Americans lose their lives as a result of drunk driving accidents in the United States, according to the NHTSA. Roughly 29% of all traffic-related deaths occur because of drunk drivers in the United States. Sixty percent of the drivers tested had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) greater than the legal limit of 0.08%.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Those who have been wronged in any way, including by a driver, can seek financial, emotional, and physical restitution under the state’s legal system. Economic and non-economic damages may be sought by a victim of a personal injury lawsuit.

When we talk about “economic damage,” we’re talking about a loss of money. Additionally, these damages cover things like medical expenses and lost wages. Victims may receive compensation for non-economic losses, such as mental anguish and the death of a loved one.

An injured person may be entitled to compensation if the injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness or recklessness. You will not be charged for our time if we are unable to resolve your dispute amicably or successfully in court.

Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are tenacious and effective defenders of the rights of those injured. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys.