Startling Pedestrian Crash on Camino Del Rio South Injures 1 [Mission Valley, CA]

Injuries Reported in Mission Valley Pedestrian Accident on Camino Del Rio South

MISSION VALLEY, CA (August 18, 2023) – Thursday morning, a startling pedestrian crash on Camino Del Rio South injured 1 person.

The incident happened at around 5:15 a.m. on Camino Del Rio South.

According to reports, as a truck driver left Bully’s East restaurant on Camino Del Ri South, it struck a woman sleeping in the parking lot.

After the truck ran her over, responders transported the patient to Scripps Mercy Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.

Meanwhile, the driver remained at the scene and has been cooperative with police.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

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

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What’s Next after Startling Pedestrian Crash on Camino Del Rio South

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 startling pedestrian crash on Camino Del Rio South, 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.