Male Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Soquel Collision Along State Route 1
SOQUEL, CALIFORNIA (December 1, 2022) – A male pedestrian was seriously injured in a Soquel car accident while walking along State Route 1, according to California Highway Patrol.
Santa Cruz County officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:48 p.m. on Wednesday. A man was walking on State Route 1 when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Soquel Car Accidents
The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are preventable and involve some amount of error. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, “The driver of a vehicle approaching a pedestrian within any marked or unmarked crosswalk shall exercise all due care and shall reduce the speed of the vehicle or take any other action relating to the operation of the vehicle as necessary to safeguard the safety of the pedestrian.” There are a number of steps that should be taken after any pedestrian collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- An investigation should be conducted.
It can be difficult to know where to begin after any pedestrian collision. But it is important for accident victims to remember that they do have rights. They have the ability to seek damages from a civil claim if that is what they choose. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that can come with a serious injury. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this 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 a Soquel car accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of consumer safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. 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 any type of support after a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
