[07-21-2022] San Diego County, CA-Woman Walking Dog Fatally Hit by Car in North Park

According to the San Diego Police Department, a 25-year-old woman walking her dog suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a BMW on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

The police reported that they were called to the 4400 block of Illinois Street, San Diego.

Police Officer Robert Heims said that the woman was walking her dog eastbound on Illinois Street when her dog pulled her into the street, and she was struck by a 2003 BMW Z4 driven southbound by a 61-year-old man.

A brain bleed, a fractured left tibia and fibula, and various cuts and bruises were among the serious injuries sustained by the pedestrian. Heims stated that her injuries are potentially fatal.

The department’s Traffic Division is investigating the collision.

FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT STATISTICS

Because pedestrians are not protected from dangerous roads, they are more likely to result in death than in other traffic accidents.

Pedestrian deaths in the United States have become more common in recent years. Between 2007 and 2016, pedestrian deaths increased by 27%, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017, it was estimated that 5,977 pedestrians died. Every 88 minutes, someone dies in the United States. An estimated 137,000 pedestrians visited the emergency room in 2017 due to non-fatal collision-related injuries.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report, death rates in California are 25% higher than in other states (NHTSA).

California had approximately 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 pedestrian accident injuries in 2018. Careless driving, speeding, and drunk driving all contribute to pedestrian accidents.

SAN DIEGO COUNTY PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT LAWYERS WITH A WINNING TRACK RECORD

It is illegal for drivers to accelerate, so whether or not there is a marked crosswalk, they must slow down. They must also give pedestrians the right of way at certain intersections.

In a pedestrian accident, authorities will determine whether the driver violated traffic laws.

Arash Law will vigorously defend our clients’ rights and interests. Arash Law’s San Diego County pedestrian accident attorneys can assist people and pedestrians who were hit by negligent drivers in obtaining the compensation they require to cover their injuries.

When a pedestrian is hit by a car, truck, motorcycle, or bike, Arash Law has access to a lot of money and people who can assist us in conducting the most thorough investigation for our clients. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, please call (888) 488-1391.