[10-24-2024] San Joaquin County, CA – Woman Hospitalized with Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Vehicle on I-5 Near Eight Mile Road

A woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle along northbound Interstate 5, just south of Eight Mile Road in San Joaquin County, on Thursday evening, October 24, 2024.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the woman’s car had become disabled, and she exited the vehicle while awaiting assistance when another car hit her. She suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

A third vehicle became involved in the incident when it sideswiped the second car. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

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Steps To Take After A Pedestrian Accident In San Joaquin County

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party.

These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get all eyewitnesses’ names and contact information or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Wait to speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
9. Contact California pedestrian accident lawyers as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to NHTSA’s National Center for Statistics and Analysis, in 2021, there were 7,388 pedestrians killed in traffic crashes, marking a 12.5% increase from the 6,565 pedestrian fatalities in 2020. An estimated 60,577 pedestrians were injured in traffic crashes in 2021, reflecting an 11% rise from the 54,771 injuries recorded in 2020. On average, a pedestrian was killed every 71 minutes and injured every 9 minutes in traffic crashes during that year.

Pedestrian fatalities accounted for 17% of all traffic-related deaths, and pedestrians made up 2% of all individuals injured in traffic accidents. Children aged 14 and younger made up 15% of pedestrian fatalities. Additionally, 70% of all pedestrians killed in traffic crashes were males. Alcohol involvement, whether from the driver or pedestrian (with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.01 grams per deciliter or higher), was a factor in 49% of fatal pedestrian crashes.

In terms of crash types, 89% of pedestrian fatalities occurred in single-vehicle crashes. Alarmingly, nearly 1 in 4 pedestrians (23%) who died in traffic crashes were struck by hit-and-run drivers.