[09-14-2021] San Diego County, CA – One Person Seriously Injured After a Pedestrian Accident in Mira Mesa

A female pedestrian was seriously hurt after a major pedestrian accident in Mira Mesa on Tuesday afternoon, September 14.

The accident transpired at approximately 2:55 p.m. at the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Aderman Avenue, near Camino Santa Fe. A passing vehicle reportedly struck the woman at the Mira Mesa intersection for unclear reasons. The woman was seriously injured in the mishap and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.

The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. He was uninjured in the mishap. Information about the accident is limited at the moment.

The identities of the involved parties have not been disclosed. Both lanes of Mira Mesa Boulevard were closed down for several hours to give way for the clean-up and investigation. Local authorities are further investigating the case.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Pedestrian collisions can result in catastrophic injury and even death. Pedestrians are not protected against fatal accidents in the same way that those in cars and on motorcycles are.

If you get into a pedestrian accident, your head will likely suffer concussions or a brain bleed, and many other injuries will hinder you. A variety of pedestrian injury types can lead to either long-term disability or lasting impairments.

Over the past 33 years, a significant number of traffic fatalities have involved pedestrians. A 27 percent increase in pedestrian fatalities was seen in the U.S. from 2007-2016, whereas other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent during the same time period.

When it comes to pedestrian accidents, California is among the top states. Pedestrian fatalities in California are roughly 25% higher than the national average. The number of pedestrians killed in California increased in 2018 to 893, while over 14,000 people were injured. Drivers frequently fail to yield to pedestrians, as well as speed and poor driving habits.

San Diego County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Pedestrian Accidents

The consequences of pedestrian accidents tend to be more severe than other types of accidents. If you get into a pedestrian accident, your head will likely suffer concussions or a brain bleed, and many other injuries will hinder you. A variety of pedestrian injury types can lead to either long-term disability or lasting impairments.

Treatment of certain injuries can be hard and very expensive. If you were hurt in a pedestrian accident, you could seek assistance from a lawyer in filing a personal injury claim. Arash Law’s pedestrian accident lawyer will help you avoid mistakes that could cost you your claim.

Lawyers can utilize tools to prove the other party’s negligence. They can interview the important witnesses again, re-examine surveillance footage, and get the party’s cell phone and text logs. To consult with a California wrongful death attorney without charge, call (888) 488-1391.