A 19-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman were seriously injured Saturday night in a crash in Rancho Bernardo, San Diego police reported. The crash occurred at the intersection of Bernardo Center Drive and Camino del Norte, shortly after 9 p.m.
According to reports by City News Service, the 76-year-old woman ran a red light at the intersection and collided with the vehicle driven by the 19-year-old, who was turning left from Berando Center Drive onto Camino Del Norte. The woman, who was not identified, was driving a Toyota Camry. The 19-year-old man was driving an Acura Coupe. It is not clear how fast the vehicles were going when the collision occurred. The young man suffered a serious knee injury, and the woman injured her pelvis. Both were taken to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido. Police are investigating the crash, but do not believe alcohol was a factor in the collision.
Fault and Liability Issues
If news reports are accurate, the woman driving the Camry was likely at fault for running the red light. Accidents involving elderly drivers also raise questions as to whether the driver had the abilities or skills to drive safely. With growing numbers of elderly drivers on the road, crashes involving elderly drivers are on the rise. While this accident remains under investigation by law enforcement, the young man injured in this crash would be well-advised to speak with a San Diego personal injury attorney who can help him protect his legal rights following this accident. Compensation for a car accident injury claim can include damages for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other expenses related to the accident.
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