Two Students Injured In National City Car Accident While Crossing The Intersection of East 24th Street and D Avenue
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (November 11, 2022) – Two students were injured in a National City car accident while crossing the intersection of East 24th Street and D Avenue.
Los Angeles County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 7:44 a.m. on Thursday. The two children were crossing in a crosswalk when they were hit by a vehicle.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victims. The driver that hit the two students remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For National City Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. 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. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.” The vast majority of pedestrian accidents are totally preventable. There are a number of steps that drivers should take to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down when entering school zones.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them for hazards.
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 shall yield the right of way crossing the road within any lawfully marked crosswalk. If a driver fails to reduce their speed and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of pedestrian accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Any person that is injured in a car 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. Sadly, drivers will often fight extremely hard to deny liability for any accident. 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 Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the students injured in this crash. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to make this intersection safer.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a National City pedestrian accident? Our team of personal injury attorneys 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 questions or need any type of assistance after a collision, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
