EGGER HIGHLANDS, CA (October 20, 2022) – A motorcyclist was injured and a male pedestrian in his mid 30s suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities are reporting today, in a collision in the Egger Highlands part of San Diego.
The pedestrian was crossing westbound on Palm Avenue in the westbound No. 2 lane at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday when he was struck by a 2003 black Harley Davidson traveling westbound on Palm Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department. The rider, a 54-year-old man, was also injured.
The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with a right ankle fracture, an open fracture to his right forearm and a laceration by his right eye.
The motorcycle rider was taken to the hospital after suffering abrasions, an open fracture to his right forearm and a right tibula and fibula fracture after being ejected off his motorcycle and sliding under a chain linked fence on the center island, according to police.
Driving under the influence is not the expected cause of the accident, police said. SDPD’s Traffic Division is investigating the accident.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Egger Highlands 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 the Pedestrian and Motorcyclist injured in Egger Highlands Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the motorcyclist and pedestrian who were injured in this Egger Highlands accident and hope for a speedy recovery. 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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