[10-10-2023] San Diego County, CA – 23-Year-Old Female Pedestrian Injured Following SUV Collision in Otay Mesa

A 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by an SUV in Otay Mesa, San Diego, on Tuesday morning, October 10, 2023.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of the west side of 6500 Otay Mesa Road and 1600 Heritage Road just after midnight.

Authorities said the pedestrian crossed the road at the intersection outside a crosswalk without street signs. She was struck by a 2016 Jeep Compass driven by a 61-year-old woman.

As a result of the accident, the unidentified victim sustained a pelvic fracture, a head laceration, and abrasions to her left elbow and abdomen. The SUV driver was not injured in the collision.

Alcohol was not considered a factor in the incident. No further details were released. An investigation is being conducted to determine what caused the crash.

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9 Steps to Take Immediately After A Pedestrian Accident in San Diego

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

In recent years, pedestrian deaths and injuries have increased in the United States.

According to Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) data, the number of traffic deaths as a whole went down by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian deaths went up by 27%.

In San Diego, 452 pedestrians were injured or killed in a crash in 2020, based on the data released by the California Office of Traffic Safety. With an average population of 1,371,832, it is imperative that pedestrians remain alert at all times.

Each of us has been a pedestrian at some point in our day. The number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities remains high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed, and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.