Elderly Pedestrian Seriously Injured In El Cajon Car Accident By The Intersection of Greenfield Drive and Oro Street
EL CAJON, CALIFORNIA (March 23, 2023) – An elderly pedestrian was seriously injured in an El Cajon pedestrian accident by the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Oro Street.
El Cajon Police officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:20 p.m. on Tuesday. A man was crossing the street when he was hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was taken to the hospital to receive treatment for major injuries.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For El Cajon Pedestrian Accidents
Young children and elderly people tend to be the most at risk in pedestrian collisions. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Adults aged 65 years and older accounted for about 17% of the U.S. population in 2020. However, people ages 65 and older accounted for 20% of all pedestrian deaths in 2020.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a pedestrian accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. If a driver fails to slow down or take evasive action to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering.
Investigating A California Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this El Cajon collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an El Cajon pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
