49-Year-Old Man Injured in El Cajon Boulevard Hit-and-Run Crash [San Diego, CA]

Injury in San Diego Hit-and-Run Accident

 
San Diego, CA (May 31, 2021) – On Monday, a 49-year-old man injured in El Cajon Boulevard hit-and-run crash.
 
Officers received the accident report at about 1:20 a.m. in the 6600 block area.
 
Officers said he was in an unmarked crosswalk when he was struck in the No. 1 eastbound lane.
 
However, the dark sedan driver did not stop to render assistance,.
 
Rescuers took him to a hospital for treatment of an open fracture of his lower right leg.
 
Since you do not know the intention of the driver in front of you, don’t tailgate. Maintain some distance between your vehicle and the one ahead in order to give yourself enough response time, should the one ahead make a sudden turn or stop.

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Preventing Crash Injuries

 
While driving is essential for many in order to move about in their lives, it is one of the most dangerous activities performed daily.
 
As a matter of fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), two out of three motorists will be involved in an injury accident during their life.
 
This is because accidents are a major public health threat. Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.
 
Meanwhile, here are some ways that we can do for defensive driving:
 
Keep your driving speed at the limit.
 
Never ever assume that you know another driver’s intention.
 
Be prepared to positively react to other drivers.
 
Also, yield at intersections, especially if another vehicle is recklessly trying to take your turn.
 
Most importantly, stay focused on the road. Remove all distractions such as cell phones or other devices.
 
Call our attorneys at Sweet Lawyers if you were injured in an accident.
 
Injuries are often not obvious until months after, when it is too late to obtain compensation.
 
Our number is (800) 674 7852. You may also check our website and chat with our live agents.