[07-11-2023] San Diego County, CA – 63-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle in Rancho Penasquitos

A 63-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a vehicle in Rancho Penasquitos, San Diego, on Tuesday morning, July 11, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash happened around 10:15 a.m. in the 13400 block of Rancho Penasquitos Boulevard.

A 2003 Acura driver was in the eastbound lane when the pedestrian was struck. Reports indicated that the victim was not in a crosswalk.

The victim sustained a broken left wrist and a fractured left leg which was treated in a local hospital.

Information about the driver and the victim’s condition remains unknown. Further details have yet to be released by the authorities.

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In California, all pedestrians are entitled to the same level of safety as drivers and bikers. If a driver’s negligence caused you harm as a pedestrian, you can be eligible for financial compensation.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

After a car accident, you may have trouble thinking clearly. Your actions and statements at the scene of the accident will have a significant impact on how your claim turns out. The following tips may help you avoid reducing your personal injury claim value:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Immediately visit a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• A lawyer should be consulted before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact an experienced California pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Recently, pedestrian fatalities and injuries have increased in the United States.

According to Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data, the number of traffic deaths as a whole went down by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian fatalities went up by 27%.

It was reported that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. By the end of that year, 88 people were estimated to be dying per minute. At least 137,000 patients visited hospital emergency departments due to pedestrian injuries in 2017.

In California, 893 pedestrians were killed, and over 14,000 were hurt in 2012. According to some research, the state has the highest rate of pedestrian deaths and serious injuries.

Most pedestrian accidents occur when cars fail to yield to pedestrians or stop suddenly. You should consult a lawyer specializing in such cases if you decide to pursue your case in court.