Sacramento, CA (April 15, 2024) – Three individuals were struck by an SUV that was driven onto a Sacramento sidewalk, as captured on newly obtained video released by officers in an update to the accident on Monday.
Three pedestrians were transported to the hospital for treatment, according to the Sacramento Police Department: two are stable but in critical condition, and the third is in critical condition with significant injuries. The hit-and-run occurred along D Street on Sunday. The suspect vehicle, according to Sacramento police, is a black Chevrolet Tahoe. After turning, the vehicle jumped over a curb and onto the sidewalk. The driver continues driving until the vehicle collides with a building’s side and strikes three individuals. No further details were released, but the investigation proceeded.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and her loved ones at this time.
Pedestrian Accidents in Sacramento
Throughout the state of California, it is not uncommon to encounter a pedestrian strolling along a road, municipal street, or in close proximity to developed areas. This is especially true considering the state’s consistently temperate climate throughout the year. Nevertheless, despite the pedestrians’ universal recognition, collisions involving them and vehicles traversing our thoroughfares are common.
Pedestrians are particularly susceptible to severe or potentially fatal injuries in the absence of vehicle protection or safety features such as airbags. Regrettably, California has positioned itself as the ninth most hazardous state in terms of pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the United States in recent years. In the preceding five years alone, over a thousand pedestrian fatalities were recorded. Moreover, according to the most recent census, the Sacramento metropolitan area, which has 2.4 million inhabitants, ranks ninth worst for pedestrians in the United States.
Given the prevalence of pedestrian-vehicle collisions in the Golden State, you must retain competent legal representation to safeguard your best interests. Attorney Jeremy Winter is a seasoned professional in personal injury accidents and is conversant with the intricacies of pedestrian collisions, whether you have suffered injuries or lost a family member in one. He will handle the routine responsibilities related to the management of your claim, allowing you to concentrate on what is truly essential: reestablishing your life. Reach out to the Law Offices of J.G. Winter and call our Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyers at 844-705-0431 to arrange a free consultation.
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