[06-01-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Injured After Getting Struck by SUV in Chula Vista

A man was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Chula Vista early Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

The crash occurred around 8:35 a.m. on Third Avenue near Palomar Street.

According to initial reports, the man was pushing a shopping cart loaded with wood pallets when he was hit by an SUV.

The victim was thought to be a homeless person.

The man was taken to the hospital right away for treatment of possible internal injuries that were not life-threatening.

He was believed to be recovering well.

After the crash, the driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.

The driver’s windshield was cracked, and the SUV’s hood was damaged due to the collision.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A greater number of pedestrians and motorcycle riders are hurt or killed as a result of collisions with moving vehicles. In the event of an accident, they are not adequately protected.

Many people have been fatally or severely injured while walking in recent years. Although traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent between 2007 and 2016, more people were killed while walking than driving.

In the United States, 5,977 pedestrians were killed in 2017. One person dies every 88 minutes, according to this estimate. In 2017, more than 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

Pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries are more common in California than in any other state. Last year, there were 893 people killed and 14,000 injured while walking in California.

In most cases, drivers’ negligence is to blame for pedestrian accidents, and this includes things like speeding and failing to yield the right of way. In cases like these, it’s critical to have the counsel of an experienced lawyer.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

In the United States, accidents happen frequently. You or a loved one may never know what will happen after an accident. Families who have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident may be able to receive assistance.

Those in need of assistance have access to a wide range of options, including legal and emotional support. Because of their grief, those who have recently lost a loved one are easy prey for insurance companies. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law are prepared to aggressively defend the legal rights and pursue just monetary restitution on behalf of pedestrian accident victims and the families of the deceased. The surviving family members of the deceased may be able to recover financial losses, funeral costs, pain and suffering, and emotional burden as a result of a wrongful death lawsuit.

There is no case too difficult for the legal experts at Arash Law. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.