Riverside, CA (August 28) A woman was injured and hospitalized after a truck hit her on the 91 Freeway in Riverside, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities told City News Service that the accident happened around 8:54 p.m. on Sunday.
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A Toyota Tundra pickup was driving on the westbound Riverside (91) Freeway, just west of Spruce Street, according to witnesses at the scene. When the call first came in, it was reported as a collision between a Toyota Tundra and a sedan. It was reported that the Toyota truck was in the center divider and the sedan was on the right shoulder of the freeway.
A news videographer, who was at the scene, told City News Service that the woman was conscious and breathing with emergency personnel arrived. They treated her and then transported her to a local hospital.
The California Highway Patrol said the cause of this accident is being investigated.
Liability In Riverside 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 Riverside Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the woman injured in this 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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