Pedestrian Injured in Accident on Rosecrans Street [San Diego, CA]

Person Hospitalized in San Diego Pedestrian Accident

 
San Diego, CA (May 14, 2021) – On Thursday, a pedestrian was seriously injured in an accident on Rosecrans Street.
 
The accident took place at about 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hugo Street.
 
Reports said the involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
 
Apparently, there is no further information available.
 
Don’t speed, follow the speed limit and never use your phone; always be cautious of your surroundings.

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Do Not Be Involved in a Pedestrian Accidents

 
Moreover, in today’s current state of affairs, more individuals are walking as a new way to escape home for a while.
 
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.
 
Furthermore, pedestrian accidents more often than not can be avoided. A common cause of these unfortunate incidents includes drivers speeding. That is because motorists who speed do not have enough reaction time to stop or yield for pedestrians who have the right of way. Especially now, with roadways emptier than ever across the world, drivers disobeying the speed limit is at an all-time high. Thus, pedestrian safety is at an all-time low.
 
Meanwhile, here are some things that we can do to avoid such accidents.
 
– First of all, 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.
 
– Similarly, look before you step: cross streets at marked crosswalks/intersections, obey traffic signals, and watch for turning vehicles.
 
Then, hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers if you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident.
 
So, call  our offices today at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation at a location nearest you. For your convenience, you can contact us 24/7 by email, online chat, and text message.