Woman Critically Injured In Berkeley Car Accident While Crossing Telegraph Avenue at Derby Street
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA (July 26, 2022) – A woman in her 50’s was critically injured in a Berkeley car accident while crossing the road near the intersection of Telegraph Avenue at Derby Street.
Alameda County officials are saying that the collision took place around 4:50 p.m. on July 25. A woman was crossing Telegraph Avenue when she was hit by a driver making a left turn onto Derby Street.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the injured woman. She was taken to the Highland Hospital with critical injuries.
Police closed the intersection where the accident took place for several hours as they investigated. It remains unclear if officers will issue a citation for the driver that hit the woman.
Liability In Berkeley Pedestrian Accidents
Despite numerous efforts to improve pedestrian safety, the number of fatal pedestrian collisions in Berkeley is on the rise. According to Berkeleyside, “Berkeley had significantly more fatal crashes and collisions causing injuries in 2021 than in the prior year, according to new traffic data released by police in February. There were also 433 collisions last year that resulted in injuries, a 37% increase over injury crashes in 2020, BPD said.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Poorly illuminated roadways
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle code 21950, the driver of any vehicle must yield the right of way to any pedestrian that is crossing the roadway in a lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver goes past a yield sign without yielding this may be considered prima facie evidence of their failure to yield. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- The intersection where the accident took place should be examined.
- A pedestrian accident attorney should be consulted.
Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover many of the unexpected expenses that come with a serious injury. This includes the lost wages that a person may incur as a result of a collision. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating An Alameda County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the woman injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to investigators. It is our sincere hope that Berkeley city officials will take measures to help make this crosswalk safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Berkeley pedestrian collision? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
