The North County Times reported a 17-year-old Carlsbad resident was seriously injured early Thursday morning when she drove a Ford F-150 Truck into a construction zone on Carlsbad Boulevard. The accident occurred near Island Way, at about 1 a.m. on April 15th. The teenager was trapped in her vehicle. Apparently, she had driven about 21000 feet through barrel barricades and a chain link fence. The truck pushed the fence forward until it became lodged under a large excavator.
The teenager, who was not identified, was extricated and transported by helicopter to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. Please keep her in your prayers. We hope she makes a full recovery.
Who Was At Fault?
Carlsbad police were investigating why the accident occurred. Based upon the news reports of the incident, it is not clear if the girl was driving recklessly or otherwise at fault, or if something was wrong with her vehicle. If the accident was caused by a defect in the vehicle or mechanical malfuction, such as a faulty gas pedal, the manufacturer of the Ford could be held liable for the Carlsbad accident and the teen's injuries.
Fault and Personal Injury Liability
In situations like this, where it is not entirely clear what happened, injured victims and their families would be well-advised to speak with an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney who can oversee the investigation by law enforcement and determine if the accident was in fact the fault of the auto manufacturer. In any situation where a defect in the vehicle is suspected, the car must not be repaired or altered until it can be inspected, as the vehicle itself is important evidence.
Source: NC Times
likely the driver was at fault, will you help the city sue for damage to construction site ?