53-Year-Old Man Injured in Pedestrian Crash on 16th Street and National Avenue [San Diego, CA]

1 Hurt in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on 16th Street and National Avenue

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (October 20, 2021) – Tuesday night, a 53-year-old man suffered injuries in a pedestrian crash on 16th Street and National Avenue.
 
The incident occurred at about 7:30 p.m. on 16th Street and National Avenue. According to reports, a 23-year-old Ford Fiesta driver hit a pedestrian.
 
The crash occurred as the driver turned from South 16th Street onto National Avenue. Moreover, it happened near the dividing line between the East Village and Barrio Logan neighborhoods.
 
Reports said that the car has no headlights at the time of the crash. Meanwhile, police said that the driver traveled north on 16th Street. As he veered left onto National Avenue, he drove across a double yellow line and hit the victim. The authorities said that the pedestrian walked in a left turn lane on National Avenue.
 
As a result, the victim sustained a brain bleed, skull fractures, and a fracture of the upper bone in one of his arms. Thus, paramedics transported him to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
 
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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Moving Forward in a Santa Diego Pedestrian Accident

 
According to the US Department of Transportation, 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 of a pedestrian accident.
 
Sweet Lawyers offer legal representation from experienced and compassionate attorneys that safeguard your legal rights.
 
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 San Diego accident cases may call for a separate investigation. Moreover, an experienced attorney can spearhead fighting on behalf of the injured party.
 
If you have been involved in a dangerous pedestrian accident, reach out to the experienced lawyers at Sweet Lawyers. Furthermore, we have over 40 years of experience in the legal field. We know what it takes to win your injury case. Let us fight for you, and achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Thus, call our offices at (800) 674-7852 for a free, no-obligation consultation with a professional.