Danyale Guy Arrested after Accident Involving Pedestrian on Del Playa Drive in Isla Vista
Driver Arrested after Isla Vista Pedestrian Accident on Del Playa Drive Friday night
Isla Vista, California (July 15, 2019) – 18-year-old Danyale Guy was arrested after hitting and injuring a pedestrian Friday night in Isla Vista, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The accident happened in the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive on Friday, July 12.
The CHP said Guy was driving a 2006 Nissan Altima when he accelerated backward and struck a pedestrian. The driver then hit three parked vehicles in the parking lot of the 6700 block of Del Playa Drive.
After that, the driver accelerated forward and slammed into a building, which caused the natural gas line to rupture and significant structural damage.
The driver backed up, spun around and then struck a fourth parked vehicle. The motorist fled the scene and abandoned the vehicle in the 700 block of Camino Pescadero and then fled on foot in an unknown direction.
The pedestrian sustained unspecified injuries and was treated at the scene by emergency responders. The name and condition of the patient were not disclosed.
On Saturday at around 4:20 p.m., Guy called officers and reported that he was willing to turn himself in. A few hours later he was arrested and booked into Santa Barbara County Jail. He faces multiple charges.
Alcohol was considered a factor in the accident.
The crash remains under 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.
If you or your loved one was involved in an injurious pedestrian accident, reach one of our personal injury attorneys at 1-800-358-9617 for a free consultation. We also provide a police report on the accident on request.
