El Cajon, CA: Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle, Seriously Injured on Interstate 8 Off-Ramp
47-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in El Cajon Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 8 Off-Ramp to Second Street
El Cajon, California (January 7, 2019) – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a vehicle Monday morning in El Cajon, according to authorities.
The accident happened at around 8:05 a.m. at the Interstate 8 off-ramp to Second Street.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was walking in a crosswalk of the Interstate 8 exit when for an unknown reason he was hit by a Dodge van.
The man complained of pain to his leg and was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. His name and condition at this time remained unknown.
The driver of the van, a 50-year-old man, stopped at the scene and complied with investigators.
No further details were immediately disclosed. The crash remains under investigation.
Pacific Attorney Group hopes that the person injured in this accident will recover soon.
The law requires drivers to should slow down and give the right of way to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Investigators will inspect the vehicle involved for mechanical issues or system failure and analyze photographs of the site of the crash. They will also determine if the driver was intoxicated as at the time of the accident.
The final results of the case will determine if a pedestrian or a family member may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit and receive compensation for various issues including injuries and medical bills.
We at Pacific Attorney Group will work with you to protect your rights and assist you as you recover.
If you have been injured due to the negligence of another person, please contact us to receive a free consultation with one of our injury attorneys.
If you are the victim or a family member and would like a free copy of the police report, please contact Pacific Attorney Group at 1-800-358-9617
