[07-10-2023] Orange County, CA – Female Teen Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle and Hospitalized in Santa Ana

A teenage girl was hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Monday afternoon, July 10, 2023.

According to Santa Ana Police Department Sgt. Maria L., the incident occurred at 2000 W. 17th Street at around 2:40 p.m.

The girl was walking northbound as she crossed 17th Street when she was struck by the westbound vehicle on the same street. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.

The unidentified victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a local hospital.

Drugs or alcohol were not suspected to be a factor in this incident.

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Pedestrians in California have the same right to safety as motorists and bicyclists. A driver’s negligence could result in financial compensation for you as a pedestrian.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

If you have been injured or a family member has been killed, it is crucial to understand that your words and actions on the scene will substantially impact the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. To maximize the value of your injury claim, consider the following recommendations:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Immediately visit a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• A lawyer should be consulted before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact an experienced California pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your case.

I HAD AN ACCIDENT

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian deaths and injuries have increased in the United States recently. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reported that traffic deaths decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but pedestrian deaths increased by 27%.

It was reported that 5,977 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. As of the end of that year, 88 people died per minute. It is estimated that 137,000 pedestrian injury patients visited hospital emergency departments in 2017.

California saw 893 pedestrian deaths in 2012 and over 14,000 pedestrian injuries. Several studies show that this state has the highest pedestrian death and injury rates.

Pedestrian accidents are often caused by a driver failing to yield to pedestrians or stopping unexpectedly. If you decide to take your case to court, you should speak with a lawyer who focuses on these situations.