[05-26-2022] San Diego County, CA – 69-Year-Old Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Midway District Intersection

According to the police, a 69-year-old pedestrian was taken to the hospital after being hit by a truck in a Midway District intersection early Thursday, May 26, 2022.

The crash occurred early Thursday at Camino Del Rio West and Hancock Street intersection.

According to San Diego police Officer Robert Heims, a 69-year-old man driving a Ford F150 southbound on Camino Del Rio West struck the pedestrian while entering the intersection with Hancock Street on a green light.

The pedestrian was walking westbound in the middle of the intersection at the time, according to police.

According to Heims, the pedestrian suffered a fractured pelvis as a result of the accident, and he was taken to a local hospital.

The injury isn’t thought to be life-threatening.

There were no other injuries reported.

According to Heims, alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

The agency refused to provide any additional information.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In the event of a car accident, pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users because they have no way of preventing fatal injuries.

The number of pedestrian deaths has recently risen to alarmingly high levels in the US. Between 2007 and 2016, the number of pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while all other types of traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

Pedestrians who are injured by drunk drivers are a certainty. It is a crime to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. In the United States, drunk-driving accidents are not as common as they should be.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), drunk driving kills approximately 30 Americans every day in the United States. Approximately 29% of all fatalities in the United States each year are attributed to alcohol-related vehicular accidents. They have a blood-alcohol level above the 0.08% legal limit in more than 60% of the cases.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Under California law, those who have been harmed in any way, including by a driver, are entitled to financial, emotional, and physical compensation. The plaintiff can seek both monetary and non-monetary compensation in a personal injury case.

The term economic harm refers to a loss of money that has already been calculated. Also included in these damages is compensation for mental anguish. Non-economic damages, such as compensation for the victim’s mental anguish or the loss of a loved one, can be awarded.

Compensation may be available to those who have caused harm to another due to their own carelessness or recklessness. You will not be billed for our services if we fail to secure a settlement or victory in court.

Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to fight for the rights of injured victims in recovering fair compensation. You can call us at (888) 488-1391to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys.