Pacoima, CA: Woman Critically Injured in Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Accident on Osborne Place
Woman Seriously Hurt in Pacoima Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on Osborne Place
Pacoima, California (August 31, 2019) – A female pedestrian was critically hurt in an alleged hit-and-run collision in Pacoima late Friday night.
The pedestrian collision was reported at around 10:15 p.m. August 30, in the 12300 block of Osborne Place, near Glenoaks Boulevard.
A local news source indicated that a woman who was legally in the roadway was hit by a vehicle on Osborne Place for an unknown reason. The primary report showed that the car was traveling east on Osborne Place from Osborne Street at the time of the collision.
Pacoima Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash on Osborne Place
The female party sustained severe injuries in the crash. She was transported to a hospital by paramedics where she was listed in critical condition. The identity of the patient has not yet been disclosed to time.
The male driver involved did not stop to render aid and fled from the scene. Police affirmed that the motorist then slammed into a fence and went onto a train track near San Fernando Road and Montague Street. Due to the impact, he was ejected from his vehicle.
The suspect was also rushed to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. He was expected to be charged with felony hit-and-run.
Meanwhile, the 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 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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