[09-21-2022] San Diego County, CA – A Man was Severely Wounded After a Pedestrian Accident Near Sherman Heights

A man was severely wounded after a car struck him near Sherman Heights on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022.

The collision was reported shortly after 11:15 a.m. on State Route 94.

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Jesse Matias, the pedestrian, believed to be in his 30s, was struck by a 73-year-old woman driving a Ford Taurus just east of the 25th Street overpass.

Authorities attempted to identify the injured man because he was not carrying identification.

According to Matias, he had severe head injuries and was unaware when they took him to the hospital.

The driver, a Bonita resident, stopped after the collision and cooperated with authorities.

According to Matias, there was no indication that the crash was caused by drugs or alcohol. The cause of the collision was being looked into.

By 12:07 p.m., all lanes were reopened, the CHP said.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian struck by a car is much more likely than a driver to pass away or sustain serious injuries. Pedestrians will probably sustain severe injuries in a collision between two vehicles because they are not protected.

Injuries and fatalities involving pedestrians have gone up in the US. There have been alarmingly many pedestrian fatalities for a very long time.

Pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, but traffic fatalities fell by 14%, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association.

In the United States, 5,977 people lost their lives while walking in 2017. Estimates from the end of 2016 showed that 88 people died every minute.
In 2017, 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian accidents required hospitalization.

A recent study found that California has a higher injury or fatality rate for pedestrians than other states.
2012 saw more than 14,000 pedestrian injuries and 893 pedestrian fatalities in California.

Two frequent factors contributing to pedestrian injuries and fatalities are drivers failing to yield or decelerating too quickly. You should retain an experienced lawyer’s services if you file a lawsuit after being hurt while walking.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

Drivers must exercise caution around pedestrians in all situations, not just at crosswalks. Pedestrians always have the right of way when crossing the street according to the law. An investigation would be out to ascertain whether the driver who struck the pedestrian had broken any laws.

A person can bring a wrongful death lawsuit against those they hold accountable for the death of a family member. Depending on the situation, you may be granted various types of damages.

Arash Law’s pedestrian accident attorneys in San Diego County will put forth an unwavering effort to obtain just compensation for pedestrian accident victims.

If we want to see a decrease in auto accidents, reckless drivers need to be held accountable and punished. We rank among the top California law firms for cases involving auto accidents.

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