Pedestrian Critically Injured In Victorville Car Accident While Walking Along I-15
VICTORVILLE, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2022) – A pedestrian was critically injured in a Victorville car accident on Interstate 15 by the Roy Rogers Drive overpass.
San Bernardino County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 4:22 p.m. on Wednesday. A pedestrian was walking along the freeway when they were struck by a vehicle.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. The pedestrian was airlifted to the Victor Valley Global Medical Center.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Victorville Pedestrian Accidents
Car accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. 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.” Elderly pedestrians and young children tend to be at the greatest risk of being involved in pedestrian collisions. Freeways can be particularly dangerous for a number of reasons.
- Freeways are often poorly illuminated.
- Freeways do not have clear exit points for pedestrians who may become stranded from a previous collision.
- Freeways have cars that are consistently going by at high rates of speed.
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 approaching any pedestrian upon a roadway must take measures and reduce their speed to avoid hitting them. Any person that is injured in a pedestrian accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Bernardino County Pedestrian Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the pedestrian injured in this Victorville crash. 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. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of pedestrian safety advocates 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 in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
