Maria Maldonado Seriously Injured in Chollas View Pedestrian Crash on 47th Street
Victim Hospitalized After Chollas View Pedestrian Accident on 47th Street ID’d as Maria Maldonado
Chollas View, California (November 16, 2019) – The San Diego Police Department has identified one of two victims hospitalized after they were struck by a car Chollas View neighborhood last week Monday night as 34-year-old Maria del Carmen Maldonado.
The fatal pedestrian accident, which happened at about 7:50 p.m. November 4, occurred on 47th Street near Market Avenue.
Police said Maldonado and her husband Manuel Salinas were crossing 47th Street with their teenage children when a Cadillac struck them.
The initial report indicated that the driver of the Cadillac appeared to have failed to stop for the blinking yellow lights and then hit the couple in the crosswalk.
Maria Maldonado Struck and Seriously Injured by Vehicle in Chollas View
Maldonado suffered head, hip, and leg injuries while Salinas sustained a broken leg in the crash. The two victims were transported to hospitals by paramedics for treatment.
The children were not hurt following the accident.
The operator of the involved vehicle stopped after hitting the pedestrians.
Family members set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the existing and future medical expenses of the victims.
The investigation investigation is underway.
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 Maria del Carmen Maldonado..
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.
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