A pedestrian was injured in a San Diego car accident in the Midway area the night of March 8, 2010. According to a San Diego 6 news report, the incident happened at the intersection of Rosecrans and Cauby streets. Police officials found the victim knocked to the ground and lying face down in the street. Eyewitnesses said a white pickup truck was seen speeding from the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries, but the extent of his injuries is not yet known.

My heart goes out to this injured pedestrian. I hope the injuries sustained in this collision were not major. I wish this injured victim the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

San Diego Pedestrian Accidents

According to California Highway Patrol's 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 23 fatalities and 533 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in San Diego. Countywide, pedestrian accidents claimed 63 lives and injured 998 people during the same year.

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Based on this news report, it appears that this unfortunate pedestrian was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. I sincerely hope the suspect in this case is apprehended and brought to justice. Any motorist who is involved in an accident is required to remain at the scene exchange insurance, driver's license and other pertinent information and also assist injured victims. It may be something as simple as calling 911 so the victim gets the medical assistance he or she needs right away.

According to California Vehicle Code section 20001: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Claim for Compensation

In such cases, victims and their families would be well-advised to contact a reputed San Diego personal injury attorney, who will stay on top of the official investigation and ensure their legal rights and best interests are protected. If there was a dangerous condition on the roadway, which caused or contributed to this accident, the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining the roadway could be held liable as well. According to California Governmental Code section 911.2, any claim against a California governmental entity must be filed within six months of the accident or injury.

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