A Redwood Village pedestrian accident left a 55-year-old man seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck.
SAN DIEGO, CA (November 18, 2022) – A 55-year-old man who was lying on a roadway in Redwood Village suffered serious injuries today when he was hit by a pickup truck.
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Just after 4:15 a.m., the victim was lying on the east side of northbound Aragon Drive, in the 4200 block, when a 74-year-old man driving a Toyota Tacoma struck him with the front ride side of the truck, according to the San Diego Police Department. It was unclear what the victim was doing on the road.
The driver, who did not suffer any injuries, stayed at the scene. Neither alcohol nor drugs were considered factors in the collision, according to the SDPD.
The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to authorities.
SDPD’s Traffic Investigation Unit was investigating the incident.
[via CNS]
Liability In Redwood Village Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Redwood Village Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the man who was injured in this terrible accident. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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