Male Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Victorville Car Accident By Bear Valley Road and Hesperia Road
VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA (September 28, 2022) – A homeless man was seriously injured in a Victorville pedestrian accident by Bear Valley Road and Hesperia Road.
San Bernardino County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:00 a.m. on September 21. A pedestrian was trying to cross the street when they were hit by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. He was airlifted to a trauma center with serious injuries.
A full investigation into the crash near Bear Valley Road remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Victorville Pedestrian Accidents
California has one of the highest rates of pedestrian accidents in the entire country. According to Patch, “Pedestrian deaths in California increased by nearly 2 percent from June 2020 to 2021, according to a new report. In 2021, California had 470 reported pedestrian fatalities, compared to 463 pedestrian fatalities in 2020 and 460 in 2019.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid pedestrian accidents.
- Drivers should be well rested before they get into a car.
- Drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Drivers should always scan the road ahead of them for potential hazards.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. They must also operate their vehicle at a safe speed. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22350, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at a speed greater than would be reasonable given the prevailing conditions of the roadway. If a driver fails to reduce their speed to avoid hitting a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are several elements that must be demonstrated in any negligence claim.
- The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
- The defendant breached that duty of care.
- The breach was the proximate cause of the plaintiffs injuries.
- The plaintiff sustained 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. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Victorville Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the man injured in this car accident. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Victorville pedestrian accident? Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys can help with whatever you need. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support after an accident, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
