Sacramento, CA (March 13, 2023) – A pedestrian was left injured after they were struck by a vehicle on the east side of Sacramento on Saturday afternoon, March 11.
At around 2:30 p.m., a pedestrian was sitting on the curb in the area of 2295 Sunrise Boulevard. For unknown reasons, a black Ford edge struck the pedestrian.
The pedestrian was left with injuries as a result of the accident. Emergency medical services personnel reported to the scene to care for the victim and transport them to a local hospital.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Every day, pedestrians are injured as a result of accidents that take place in California. On average, around 1100 victims are hospitalized every month due to these accidents. In many cases, pedestrians are left with serious injuries that affect their lives forever.
Pedestrians are more likely to suffer severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents due to the fact that they are unprotected. We see countless victims left with spinal cord injuries, internal organ injuries, broken bones, and even severe lacerations as a result of these accidents every single day. In most cases, pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents as a result of drivers who are reckless and negligent. Leading causes of pedestrian accidents include:
- Speeding: drivers who travel above the posted speed limit risk losing control of their vehicles. Additionally, they may not be able to come to a stop in time to avoid striking pedestrians who may be crossing undesignated crossing areas.
- Drunk drivers: Driving while under the influence of alcohol can increase the chances of a driver losing control of their vehicle. Unfortunately, drunk drivers are also likely to fall asleep and drift off the road and strike pedestrians nearby. Many pedestrians lack the ability to make sound decisions while behind the wheel. As a result, they are likely to strike pedestrians who may have the right-of-way in the area.
- Distractions: We see far too many drivers drift off the road and strike pedestrians due to them being distracted while operating their vehicles. This can be caused by cell phone use, eating food, changing the radio, or even chatting with a passenger inside the car.
Unfortunately, accidents take place every day due to reckless and negligent actions. When innocent people are hurt as a result of these accidents, it only makes sense that they are able to protect their legal rights.
With a proven track record of success in personal injury cases, you know you are in the best position possible when our dedicated personal injury lawyers at Wilshire Law Firm are handling your case. If you have suffered injuries in a car crash due to someone else’s negligence, contact us today for a free consultation about your legal rights. Here at Wilshire Law Firm, we will work as hard as possible to make sure that justice is served and that our clients receive the maximum amount of compensation they rightfully deserve. Call our team now at 800-3581 884 to see how we can help you.