51-Year-Old Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Collision on Euclid Avenue [San Diego, CA]

San Diego, CA (August 13, 2021) – On Wednesday, a 51-year-old woman sustained injuries in a hit-and-run collision on Euclid Avenue.

The accident took place at about 8:56 p.m. at the 1700 block area.

Reports said the victim was pushing an empty wheelchair when a red car struck her and immediately fled the scene.

Rescuers took her to a hospital with a broken leg.

Meanwhile, the authorities are searching for the suspect. They request anyone with information about the crash to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Meanwhile, here are some things that we can do to avoid accidents that could result in serious injuries. As a driver, don’t speed.

Always follow the speed limit and never use your phone; always be cautious of your surroundings.

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Pedestrian Accidents Could Result to Injuries

As a result, pedestrian accidents have also spiked in popularity, so has the risk of pedestrian accidents. 
 
Pedestrian accidents are incidents in which someone walking or crossing a road is injured by a vehicle striking them.

This type of accident, more often than not, can be avoided.

A common cause of these unfortunate incidents includes drivers speeding. Similarly, motorists who speed do not have enough reaction time to stop or yield for us injuries.
 
– First, always avoid dangerous behaviors: always walk on the sidewalk (no jaywalking), stay sober, and make eye contact with drivers, don’t assume the driver can see you.

– Then, closely look before you step: cross streets at marked crosswalks/intersections. In addition, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles.

Remember to hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident.
 
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