A 35-year-old man was rushed to Scripps Mercy Hospital Saturday morning after being struck by an out-of-control vehicle while jogging in Chula Vista, 10 News reported. The accident occurred on Monday, May 31st, just before 8 a.m. on the south side Telegraph Canyon Road, about 100 yards west of Paseo Ladera.
The San Diego Union Tribune said the jogger, who was not identified, did not see the Nissan Sentra before it came over the curb and struck him. The injured man was taken to the hospital with head trauma and possible bone fractures, but is expected to survive. Police said they are investigating why the driver lost control of the vehicle. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident, and the driver was not cited or arrested at the scene.
Cause Of the Accident
Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it is not clear why this accident occurred. Authorities are undoubtedly investigating if the driver suffered some sort of medical emergency, or if he or she was distracted by something like a cell phone or the car radio, or if something malfunctioned in the vehicle to cause the driver to lose control of the Sentra.
Jogging Accident Liability Issues
While the incident remains under investigation, the family of the injured jogger would be well advised to talk to a San Diego pedestrian injury lawyer about this incident and the unique legal issues involved. Even if the driver is not cited, if he or she is determined to have caused this crash, the victim may be entitled to compensation for this accident, including medical expense costs, lost earnings or wages, and pain and suffering.
Sources: 10 News, San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego News Network
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