San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

SAN DIEGO -- A 61-year-old pedestrian woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle in City Heights at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 News reports. The woman, whose name was not released, was removing her dead dog that had been hit by another vehicle on Central Avenue just near Dwight Street. According to the San Diego Police, while the woman was retrieving her dog, a vehicle, described to be an older red Buick sedan and driven by a Hispanic male with facial hair, hit the woman and then fled the scene. Following this terrible accident, the woman sustained a broken leg and a lacerated liver and was transported to a hospital for further treatment.

Cause of the Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident in City Heights

Based on the information provided by news reports, it is unclear why the driver did not stop following the collision. But, regardless of why this accident occurred, the driver should have remained at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrived. Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a): "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop at the scene of the accident."

Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability

Accidents involving pedestrians and automobiles can result in catastrophic injuries or death to anyone involved. In situations such as this one, where it is evident the driver may responsible for the accident, the victim or the victim's family would be well-advised to speak to a San Diego personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable and experienced attorney who has handled pedestrian accidents, can help the victim protect her legal rights to recover the maximum compensation she is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible hit-and-run pedestrian accident.