[07-25-2022] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Teenager Suffers Non-Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit by Vehicle in Otay Mesa

According to the authorities, a pedestrian teenager was struck and injured by a car while running across an intersection in the Otay Mesa West neighborhood on Monday, July 25, 2022.

According to San Diego police Officer John Buttle, the collision occurred around 8:01 a.m. in the 800 block of Picador Boulevard.

The 17-year-old boy was crossing west to east when he ran in front of a 2012 Hyundai Elantra traveling southbound in the first lane, according to police.

The teen’s injuries are considered non-life-threatening, suffering a fractured left femur and a 6-inch laceration to the left hip.

San Diego police were investigating the collision.

Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 and police at 619-531-2000 are both accepting anonymous tips about the crash.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Collisions with moving vehicles result in more injuries and fatalities for motorcycle riders and pedestrians. They are inadequately shielded in the event of an accident.

Walking has recently been the cause of numerous fatalities and serious injuries. More people were killed while walking than driving, even though traffic-related deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016.

In the US, 5,977 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. According to this estimate, one person passes away every 88 minutes. Over 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries were attended to in emergency rooms in 2017.

California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries. In California, there were 893 pedestrian fatalities and 14,000 injuries last year.

Drivers’ negligence, which includes actions like speeding and failing to yield the right of way, is typically to blame for pedestrian accidents. Having the advice of a qualified attorney is essential in situations like these.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Accidents frequently happen in the US. After an accident, you or a loved one might never know what will happen. Assistance may be available to families who have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident.

There are many options available to those in need of help, including legal and emotional support. People who have recently lost a loved one are easy pickings for insurance companies because of their grief. As soon as you can, speak with a lawyer to safeguard your legal rights.

Arash Law’s San Diego County pedestrian accident attorneys are ready to defend the legal rights zealously and pursue fair monetary restitution on behalf of injured pedestrians and the surviving family members. Through a wrongful death lawsuit, the surviving deceased family members may be able to recoup their financial losses, funeral expenses, pain and suffering, and emotional burdens.

For the lawyers at Arash Law, no case is too complex. For a free consultation with one of our qualified attorneys, contact us at (888) 488-1391.