SAN DIEGO, CA (August 25, 2022) – A man was badly hurt in a Point Loma Heights pedestrian accident today when a vehicle struck him on a roadway.
The 2020 Jeep SUV hit the 56-year-old man about 6:45 a.m. as he was walking in the middle of the 3700 block of Poe Street, trying to round up his off-leash dog, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Paramedics took him to a hospital for treatment of serious but non- life-threatening injuries, SDPD Officer David O’Brien said.
The dog, which also was struck by the vehicle, was transported to a veterinary office in unknown condition, according to police.
We will continue to monitor this Point Loma Heights pedestrian accident story and update it with any information as it becomes available to us.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Point Loma 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 Point Loma Heights Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes and hope for a speedy recovery for the man and dog injured in this collision. 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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