Pedestrian Injured In Indio Collision Near The Intersection of John Nobles Avenue and Daisy Street
INDIO, CALIFORNIA (February 25, 2023) – A pedestrian was injured in an Indio car accident at the intersection of John Nobles Avenue and Daisy Street.
Riverside County officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:47 p.m. on Thursday. A pedestrian was trying to cross the road when he was hit by a vehicle turning in the intersection.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. They were taken to the hospital in order to receive treatment.
Neither drugs or alcohol are believed to have been factors in the crash.
Liability In Indio Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are hospitalized every year in car accidents. According to the NHTSA, “Unfortunately, pedestrian injuries and fatalities remain high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.” Elderly people and young children are disproportionately involved in pedestrian accidents. There are many steps that cities can take in order to prevent pedestrian collisions.
- Intersections should be well illuminated.
- Cities can install pedestrian islands.
- Traffic violations likely to lead to pedestrian collisions should be heavily enforced.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. Drivers are supposed to yield the right of way to pedestrians before turning at an intersection. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian collision 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.
Investigating A Riverside County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this crash on John Nobles Avenue. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Indio pedestrian collision? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that they get the support they are entitled to. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
