Several People Injured In Downtown, San Diego Car Accident Involving Uber Near The Intersection of G Street and Pacific Highway
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (February 26, 2023) – Two people were injured in a downtown, San Diego Uber accident near the intersection of G Street and Pacific Highway.
San Diego County officials are saying that the accident took place on Thursday. A Toyota Prius acting as an Uber was involved in a collision with a black Mercedes Benz.
The Mercedes apparently entered the intersection in front of the SUV. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims.
Two people in the Prius were taken to the hospital. A full investigation into the G Street crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For San Diego Uber Accidents
Car accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to one report featured in Science, “the arrival of ride-sharing was associated with a 2% to 3% increase in the number of car occupants and pedestrians killed in accidents between 2011 and 2016.” There are a number of factors that could contribute to a car accident.
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Poor road conditions
All drivers are supposed to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Many collisions are due to drivers that fail to yield the right-of-way at intersections. Uber is required to carry at least $1,000,000 of liability insurance if their passengers are injured during a ride. Any person that is injured in an Uber may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. An Uber accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A San Diego Uber Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the people injured in this downtown, San Diego Uber accident on G Street. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be an investigation into how this accident took place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a San Diego Uber accident? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of Uber accident attorneys are here for you. We care 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.
