1 Person Hospitalized in El Centro Pedestrian Accident on Fourth and Ross Street
EL CENTRO, CA (June 20, 2021) – Thursday night, a woman sustained injuries in a pedestrian crash on Fourth and Ross Street.
According to the El Centro Police, the incident happened at around 9:00 p.m. on Fourth Street and Ross Street.
Reports revealed that a car struck a 62-year-old woman on Fourth and Ross.
Furthermore, responders transported the victim to El Centro Regional Medical Center before being airlifted to an out-of-valley hospital by Mercy Air Ambulance.
Moreover, officials said that the driver involved in the crash sustained no injuries.
The incident is under investigation.
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 an El Centro pedestrian crash 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.