1 Hospitalized in Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident on College Boulevard and Salk Way
CARLSBAD, CA (August 1, 2021) – Friday night, a woman sustained injuries in a hit-and-run crash on College Boulevard and Salk Way.
According to Lt. Steve Thomas of the Carlsbad Police Department, the incident happened at around 11:07 p.m. Moreover, it happened on College Boulevard and Salk Way.
Reports revealed that a vehicle struck a female pedestrian and fled the scene.
Furthermore, Carlsbad Fire Department personnel transported the patient to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Meanwhile, officers said that there is no immediate description of the hit-and-run vehicle and its driver as of this time.
Moreover, the authorities urged anyone with information about the incident to call Cpl. Fant, at 760-473-8722.
Dealing With Similar Incidents
In today’s current state of affairs, taking strolls outdoors is becoming the new normal. With this, so does the likelihood of accidents involving pedestrians.
Car accidents are far more common than pedestrian accidents. However, there is still reason to be wary when traveling on foot.
“Pedestrian accidents do not occur as much as vehicle accidents. However, pedestrian accidents tend to include more serious injuries,” Tyler Toomey said. He is a practicing attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
“It’s because they are sometimes hard to see. They also ride bikes, skateboards, etc. Pedestrian incidents usually occur in shopping center entrances and street corners,” he added.
We understand that being involved in a pedestrian crash on College Boulevard and Salk Way is a heavy load. Thus, it is best to turn to the experienced attorneys at Sweet Lawyers. Moreover, our attorneys and professional legal team have dealt with a variety of cases including pedestrian accidents. We promise to fight for you until your family achieves the justice and compensation that is owed. Call us at (800) 674 7852 to arrange your free consultation with an experienced legal professional. Also, you may reach us 24/7.