Woman Struck by SUV in La Jolla
LA JOLLA - A 65-year-old woman was tragically struck Friday morning while she was attempting to cross a street in La Jolla, 10 News reported. The collision took place at the 7400 block of Girard Avenue just after 7:30 a.m. when the woman was hit by a Lexus SUV that was backing up to get a parking space. The female pedestrian suffered severe head injuries and was taken to a hospital for further treatment. Police officials are investigating the situation, but they do not suspect the 20-year-old male driver to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.
Cause of the January 27th Pedestrian Accident
It is not immediately known whether the driver of the vehicle was aware of the woman crossing. However, backing up to obtain a parking spot can be a huge distraction and can cause a driver to lose the ability to be aware of his or her surroundings. Therefore, if the San Diego police determine that the driver acted negligently to pursue an empty parking space or was driving in an unsafe manner, he can be held ultimately accountable for victim's injuries.
Liability for La Jolla Pedestrian Accidents
In a serious accident such as this one, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a La Jolla personal injury attorney. An attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents that are caused by unsafe driving, can help the victim protect her legal rights to recover the maximum compensation for medical care expenses, pain and suffering, and other related damages. If the driver was uninsured or underinsured, a lawyer can also assess the victim's rights and options in pursuing a personal injury claim against her own insurance.
SAN DIEGO - Three pedestrians - a man, a woman, and a toddler - were struck by a vehicle in Hillcrest at about 10:47 a.m. Sunday, NBC San Diego reported. The tragic accident happened at the intersection of 4th and University Avenue when for unknown reasons the driver of a car struck the three of them. The woman and a young girl, who was in a stroller, were taken to a local hospital. One of them is said to have sustained life-threatening injuries. The victims' names or whether the male pedestrian was injured was not immediately available.
CHULA VISTA -- According to the San Diego Union Tribune, a female pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident in Chula Vista. The accident was reported about 5:43 p.m. Thursday, when Gloria Serrano, 44, was struck by a car while she was attempting to cross east on Otay Lakes Road at Elmhurt Street. Serrano sustained traumatic injury to her right arm and was taken to a hospital for further treatment.
SAN YSIDRO -- A horrible accident in San Ysidro occurred Tuesday when a 28-year-old pregnant woman was hit by a taxi. The pedestrian woman, whose name was not released, was crossing 4800 Camino De La Plaza around 7:30 p.m. when she was struck by a taxi traveling westbound. According to 10 News, the woman was seven months pregnant, and tragically lost her unborn child and suffered head trauma after the accident.
According to San Diego police, the motorist had the sun in her eyes and apparently did not see the pedestrian. The motorist told investigators she was going between 15-20 mph when she felt a bump, then stopped to find the pedestrian woman on the ground behind her vehicle, 10 News reported. The woman was then taken to a local hospital with a possible broken pelvis.
SAN DIEGO - Two children in the City Heights area of San Diego were tragically struck by a car Monday. According to 10 News, an 8-year-old and a 6-year-old were hit by a Nissan Maxima when the 42-year-old driver was parking the car and accidentally stepped on the gas while it was in reverse. The accident that occurred around noon at Van Dyke Avenue near El Cajon Boulevard, left the 8-year-old child with a broken arm and the 6-year-old with head injuries. Both were taken to a hospital for further treatment.
EL CAJON - A pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle just after 6 p.m. Wednesday in El Cajon. The accident happened in the 1200 block of Jamacha Road near Plantation Drive when the pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway. According to CBS 8 News, it is not clear if the pedestrian was riding the skateboard at the time of the incident. No other further information or the names of the individuals involved in the accident was immediately released.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A male pedestrian was tragically killed after he was struck by a vehicle in Spring Valley at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday, 10 News reports. The pedestrian, whose name was not released, was hit by a black Ford Mustang at the corner of Sweetwater Road and Blossom Lane. Following the accident, the pedestrian was reported to have died at the scene, and the driver of the Mustang was taken to a hospital for further treatment.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY - A 25-year-old man was tragically killed as he was trying to cross the freeway in Oceanside at about 9:25 p.m. Saturday, 10 News reports. The man, who police are still trying to identify, was struck by a Toyota Corolla while he was attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, south of Harbor Drive. Following the collision, the unidentified male pedestrian was reported to have died at the scene due to his traumatic injuries.
