1 Hurt in Eureka Pedestrian Crash on A Street and 4th Street
EUREKA, CA (October 23, 2020) – Thursday night, a person suffered injuries in a pedestrian accident on A Street and 4th Street.
According to reports, the incident happened around 6:10 p.m. A vehicle hit the victim on A Street and 4th Street. However, the driver fled the crash scene.
A Eureka Police Department officer responded to the scene. Furthermore, an ambulance came to respond Code 3 (with lights and siren) to the crash scene.
Furthermore, the authorities confirmed that the suspect vehicle is possibly a gold Toyota Celica.
Due to the limited information available, the crash remains under active investigation.
Dealing With Similar Incidents
In today’s current state of affairs, taking strolls outdoors is becoming the new normal. With this, the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians increases.
Car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents. However, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents. However, the pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” Tyler Toomey said. He is a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
“Some of the worst pedestrian incidents involve minors. It’s because they are sometimes hard to see. They also ride bikes, skateboards, etc. Pedestrian incidents usually occur in shopping center entrances and street corners,” he added.
We understand that being involved in a pedestrian crash is a heavy load. Thus, it is best to turn to the experienced attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Moreover, our attorneys and professional legal team have dealt with a variety of cases including pedestrian accidents. We promise to fight for you until your family achieves the justice and compensation that is owed. Call us at (800) 674 7852 to arrange your free consultation with an experienced legal professional in your area. Also, you may reach us 24/7.