Chollas View, CA: 2 Hospitalized After Pedestrian Accident at 47th and Hartley Streets
Woman, Man Seriously Injured in Chollas View Pedestrian Crash at 47th and Hartley Streets
Chollas View, California (November 5, 2019) – A man and a woman sustained major injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Monday evening in Chollas View, San Diego.
The major-injury accident, which was reported at about 7:50 p.m. November 4, occurred in the area of 47th and Hartley streets just south of Market Street.
As per the report, a 34-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man were crossing 47th Street at Hartley Street when a Cadillac struck them. The initial report indicated that the driver of the car failed to stop for the blinking yellow lights that flash when pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
Officials added that the injured parties were husband and wife and were walking with their teenage children when the collision took place.
Woman and Man Hospitalized After Chollas View Pedestrian Crash
The female party suffered life-threatening injuries, including a broken pelvis, while the man sustained a broken leg and other non-life-threatening injuries.
The two victims were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, the identities and the current condition of the wounded parties have not yet been released to this time.
The involved driver stopped following the incident and cooperated with the investigation.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
Legal Help for Pedestrian Accidents Resulting in Injury
We at Pacific Attorney Group pray for quick healing of the wounds sustained by the victim of this accident.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. Victims of pedestrian accidents are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries.
When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we not only provide excellent legal services but also connect our clients to other players including government agencies and insurance companies in the pursuit of justice.
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