62-year-old Pedestrian Injured in Crash on 45th Street and Imperial Avenue [San Diego, CA]

1 Hurt in San Diego Accident on 45th Street

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 3, 2020) – Wednesday afternoon, a 62-year-old pedestrian sustained injuries in a crash on 45th Street.
 
According to San Diego Police Officer John Buttle, the crash occurred just after 5:45 p.m. on South 45th Street and Imperial Avenue.
 
Reports revealed that the man was heading east on the sidewalk of Imperial Avenue near 45th Street. However, he approached the intersection at a red light and was hit by a Nissan Rogue SUV turning left on 45th Street.
 
As a result, responders transported the pedestrian Nissan Rogue SUV. Meanwhile, the 53-year-old female Nissan driver was uninjured and stayed at the crash scene for the investigation.
 
Due to limited information available, the crash remains under active investigation.
 

Facts about Pedestrians and Accidents

 
Pedestrians have the right of way only at any crosswalk or intersection. Therefore, it’s a driver’s responsibility to yield and be prepared to stop.
 
While car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
 
Furthermore, common locations for these pedestrian incidents include shopping center entrances, street corners, and intersections.
 

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“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as motor vehicle accidents. Nevertheless, the pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” says Tyler Toomey, a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
 
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