56-Year-Old Woman Struck by Vehicle on Melrose Drive [Carlsbad, CA]

Carlsbad, CA (April 14, 2022) On Thursday, a 56-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured after the woman was struck by a vehicle on Melrose Drive.

Carlsbad police say that the Chevrolet truck struck the woman at around 5 a.m. on Rancho Santa Fe Road, near Lake San Marcos.

Rescuers took the seriously wounded woman to a hospital for immediate treatment.

Moreover, paramedics say that the woman sustained life-threatening injuries.

Police closed the southbound lanes of Rancho Santa Fe Road for multiple hours due to the incident.

Authorities are still investigating the crash and have not provided additional information on what caused the crash.

As a driver, it is your responsibility to be a proactive driver, rather than a reactive one. Moreover, driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.

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What To Do in Case of Pedestrian Accidents

According to the US Department of Transportation (DOT), there are nearly 300,000 merging accidents every year.

Indeed, common events on the road can just as swiftly become safety hazards. Furthermore, one must remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath.

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Ultimately, we value the trust and respect of our clients. Thus, we want them to know that injuries sustained in an accident often don’t become apparent until months later when it is too late.

Mark Sweet of Sweet Lawyers says that the woman struck in Melrose Drive may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.

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