SAN DIEGO, CA (SEPTEMBER 1, 2023): A 63-year old woman is in critical condition after being struck in a Costco parking lot by a hit-and-run vehicle this afternoon, according to San Diego authorities.
Reports indicate that the woman was walking towards the entrance of the store located in the 600 block of Morena Boulevard about 10:30 a.m. when a vehicle struck her. The driver subsequently fled the scene.
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Upon arrival, paramedics transported the woman to the hospital for the treatment of life-threatening injuries. San Diego Police officer David O’Brien reported that there is no description of the vehicle or driver as of yet.
The identity of the woman remains confidential. Authorities continue to investigate this Costco hit-and-run that injured a 63-year-old woman.
Liability In San Diego 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 Costco Hit-and-Run
We at Accident News Now extend our well wishes to the woman injured in this collision, and wish 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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