Injuries Reported in San Diego Skateboard Accident on Guizot Street and Orchard Avenue
SAN DIEGO, CA (July 7, 2022) – Monday night, a person suffered injuries in a skateboard crash on Guizot Street and Orchard Avenue.
The incident occurred at around 10:20 p.m. when the 28-year-old skateboard rider traveled at “a high rate of speed.” As the skateboarder headed south on Guizot Street, he rode through the sign at the intersection with Orchard Avenue.
Eventually, a 27-year-old man in a westbound 2013 Toyota Prius struck the skateboard rider on Orchard Avenue.
As a result, the skateboarder sustained an open fracture to his left arm.
Also, the authorities do not believe that alcohol played a role in the crash.
Due to the limited information available, the authorities continue to investigate the crash.
As a driver, make sure to keep a close eye out for pedestrians, as well as adolescents on bikes, scooters, and skateboarders.
Following Skateboard Crash in San Diego
Each year, around 20-50 million people suffer injuries due to an auto crash. Unfortunately, not everyone is properly informed about the things you should do next after an injury crash.
The most valuable step you can take in response to a skateboard crash is hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury attorneys prioritize your recovery while securing your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are driven by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a seasoned attorney.
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