Startling Pedestrian Crash on 5400 University Avenue Injures 1 [San Diego, CA]

Startling Pedestrian Crash on 5400 University Avenue Injures 1 [San Diego, CA]
Startling Pedestrian Crash on 5400 University Avenue Injures 1 [San Diego, CA]

1 Person Hurt in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on 5400 University Avenue

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 6, 2023) – Monday night, a startling pedestrian crash on 5400 University Avenue injured one person.

The incident happened at around 9:22 p.m. in the 5400 block of University Avenue.

According to San Diego Police Officer D. O’Brien, a vehicle struck a male pedestrian who walked into the path of oncoming traffic for still unknown reasons. Then, the vehicle driver pulled over, helped the pedestrian to the curb then left the scene.

As a result, paramedics transported the 67-year-old male pedestrian to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, the cause of the crash remained unclear. When additional information becomes available, the public will be notified.

Due to limited information, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.


What’s Next after Startling Pedestrian Crash on 5400 University Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the San Diego pedestrian accident, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.

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