Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Saugus Crash Along Bouquet Canyon Road
SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA (August 6, 2022) – A pedestrian was seriously injured in a Santa Clarita car accident along Bouquet Canyon Road.
Los Angeles County Fire Department officials are saying that the accident took place around 12:21 p.m. on Wednesday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the road when they were hit by a white Mercedes.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the Saugus crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Santa Clarita Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are uniquely vulnerable in car accidents. They lack the protection of enclosed vehicles and are more likely to be overlooked. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020.1 That’s about one death every 75 minutes. One in six people who died in crashes in 2020 were pedestrians.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver distraction
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. According to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any vehicle must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the road in lawfully marked crosswalks. If a driver hits a pedestrian after going past a yield sign without stopping, this may be considered prima facie evidence of their failure to yield. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Lacerations
- Head trauma
Any person that is injured in a semi-truck 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. It is important that medical records are properly preserved after any collision. A Los Angeles pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Santa Clarita Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Santa Clarita collision. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Los Angeles County pedestrian collision? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. 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.
