El Cajon, CA (March 15, 2023) – On March 14, a pedestrian accident took place in the El Cajon area sent at least one person to an area hospital with injuries.
At approximately 5:35 a.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on California State Route 67 northbound.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the scene and closed off a portion of the road near the Vine Street off-ramp as they provided assistance.
The pedestrian was hurt in the collision. The accident victim was attended to by emergency medical personnel when they arrived on the scene. The pedestrian was then taken to a nearby hospital via ambulance for further care.
The crash is currently under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
Pedestrian accidents occur every day in the state of California. These accidents leave thousands of people injured every year in our state. Regrettably, many of these accidents are completely preventable. Innocent people suffer debilitating injuries quite often as a result of accidents that are caused by drivers who are negligent. Common causes of these accidents include:
- Passing stop signs: When going through intersections, it is important that drivers stop when they are required to do so. Regrettably, we see many accidents take place as a result of drivers who pass stop signs. When drivers pass through stop signs, they deprive other vehicles of a safe passage. This can cause serious accidents with devastating injuries.
- Impairment: Drivers who are under the influence of alcohol are likely to lose control of their vehicles and crash into others. Unfortunately, impairment can significantly impact the driver’s judgment in their ability to make responsible decisions.
- Failure to yield: When entering roadways, pulling out of driveways, or merging onto highways, it is important that drivers yield the right-of-way to others. Unfortunately, there are many instances where drivers fail to do so.
These acts of negligence continue to cause serious harm to innocent people traveling nearby. When pedestrians are involved in accidents, the chances of serious injuries are increased significantly. When pedestrians are injured in motor vehicle accidents due to negligent drivers, they have the ability to take legal action.
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, Wilshire Law Firm is here for you. We understand that it can be a difficult and confusing time, but with over two decades of experience, we provide our clients with the best legal representation and help them recover full compensation. Our commitment to excellence and delivering justice has made us renowned as one of the leading law firms in Los Angeles County and beyond. You don’t have to go through this process alone. Contact us today at 800-358-1884, and let us put our decades of experience to work for you.