OCEANSIDE -- A 59-year-old pedestrian man was severely struck by a car Friday. According to 10 news, this horrible incident along North Coast Highway and State Route 76 was reported around noon, when a Dodge Durango SUV rear-ended a Chevrolet Silverado. The collision caused a chain reaction in which another vehicle - a Nissan Altima - was hit as well.
Following the three-vehicle collision, the SUV for unknown reasons somehow jumped the curb, struck a pedestrian, and came to a stop after slamming into an unoccupied building. The pedestrian was airlifted to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla for further treatment. The individuals' names involved in the accident or the extent of the pedestrian's injuries were not immediately released.
Cause of the Pedestrian Accident in Oceanside
Based on the information provided by 10 News, it is not clearly known why the driver of the Dodge Durango rear-ended the vehicle. It is also not evident what caused his vehicle to jump the curb and hit the pedestrian. Hopefully, police officials can come to a conclusion as to what happened and whether distracted driving, negligent or reckless actions of the driver, drugs or alcohol, and vehicle malfunctions played a role in this devastating accident.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
Pedestrians that are involved in collisions involving buses, trucks, and cars, can result to catastrophic injuries and death. Therefore, in situations such as this one, the injured victim or the family would be well-advised to seek a knowledgeable and experienced San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer. Highly committed and dedicated lawyers at Estey Bomberger can help the victim protect his legal rights, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation in a personal injury claim for medical care expenses, lost wages, disfigurement, scarring, pain and suffering, or other damages.
Sources: 10 News
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