Pedestrian Crash on Polk Street Sends 1 to Hospital [San Francisco, CA]

San Francisco, CA (November 9, 2023) On Tuesday evening, a person was hurt and hospitalized after a pedestrian crash on Polk Street.

According to SFPD, the hit-and-run crash happened around 10:22 p.m. at Polk Street and Post Street.

Reports say that a vehicle struck and injured a pedestrian, then the driver fled the scene without rendering aid to the injured pedestrian.

Authorities say that the patient suffered non-life-threatening injuries, medics transported the patient to the hospital.

Police are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remains at large.

Follow Safety Driving Rules

Yield right of way. It is important to understand the right of way. Be sure to yield to drivers who have the right of way. However, it is safe to never assume that all drivers know the rules. Only proceed when it is safe to do so.

Most importantly, let us also be mindful to never drink and drive.

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Injury Reported in the Pedestrian Crash on Polk Street

Indeed, driving is essential for many to move about in their lives. It is one of the most dangerous activities we do daily. Consequently, as common as they are, many people do not suspect what follows in a vehicular accident.

Furthermore, according to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), there are approximately 300,000 merging accidents yearly.

Additionally, it is crucial to remain calm to handle the immediate aftermath of a traffic accident properly.

Sweet Lawyers WIll Help You Get Justice

Mark Sweet, a personal injury attorney at Sweet Lawyers, says that serious traffic accident cases may call for a separate investigation spearheaded by an experienced lawyer fighting on behalf of the injured party. A lawyer will make sure victims are not cheated of the proper compensation they are owed.

“Furthermore, we have the ability to secure evidence in your favor, request additional information, get vital eyewitness accounts, and review insurance coverage you are entitled to that may not be common knowledge. Having an experienced attorney fighting on your behalf at such a delicate time in your life will make all the difference”

Reach out to Sweet Lawyers and talk to our legal experts. A lawyer will exhaust every avenue to ensure you get the maximum settlement. They will speak to witnesses, analyze evidence, and obtain essential data to help your case.

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