[12-25-2023] Inyo County, CA – 21-Year-Old Skateboarder Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Highway 395 in Lone Pine

A 21-year-old skateboarder was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Lone Pine, Inyo County, on Monday evening, December 25, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred at around 9:25 p.m. on Highway 395, north of Begole Street.

Reports say an 18-year-old male driver of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup went north in the number two lane of the highway. The 21-year-old was also traveling north across the highway into the path of the pickup for unknown reasons.

The man was struck and landed on the northbound shoulder. After being treated on the scene, he was transported to Southern Inyo Hospital with serious injuries. The current condition of the victim is unknown.

He was reportedly not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Neither alcohol nor drugs played a role, but the authorities are still investigating the collision.

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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 the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses 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.
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8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Every individual is a pedestrian at some point in their lives. The United States Department of Transportation reports a high number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In 2021, 7,388 pedestrians were killed, which is 13% more than in 2020, and more than 60,000 pedestrians were injured.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration raises awareness about the hazards pedestrians face and offers tips on how to stay safe. Skateboarding (including scooters and hoverboards) is more dangerous than skiing, snowboarding, soccer, and football but less dangerous than basketball and bicycle riding.

According to the National Safety Council, more than 245,000 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms after being involved in a skateboarding accident (or riding scooters or hoverboards).