San Diego, CA (August 17, 2023) A woman was seriously injured early Thursday morning after a truck ran over her in a Mission Valley restaurant parking lot.
Officer David O’Brian of the San Diego Police Department said the woman was sleeping in the parking lot of Bully’s East Restaurant. Around 5:16 a.m. a truck was leaving the driveway was the parking lot at 2401 Camino Del Rio South. The truck driver did not see the woman and struck her.
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The truck ran over the woman’s body, according to the San Diego Police Department. She was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital with serious injuries.
The truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police officers. The San Diego Police Department Traffic Division is investigating the accident.
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 San Diego Pedestrian Accident
We at Accident News Now extend well wishes to the woman who was 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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