Sacramento, CA (August 18, 2024) – After being struck by a vehicle in south Sacramento early Friday afternoon, August 16, a local pedestrian was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
According to officers with the Sacramento Police Department, the incident took place in the area near Elder Creek Road and Stockton Boulevard. The exact circumstances that resulted in the crash remain unclear; however, Sacramento police have reported that the victim was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
Police closed the road in the vicinity for a few hours as a result of the investigation. Officers have not released details about the driver or pedestrian involved in the meantime, though anyone with information regarding the collision was asked to call local officials as the officers’ inquiry proceeded.
Our thoughts go out to the injured victim and their family members. We hope for their complete recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
It’s common to see a pedestrian walking along a neighborhood thoroughfare, municipal street, or near developed roadway areas in California. This is particularly true in light of the state’s year-round temperate climate. However, despite the pedestrians’ universal presence and recognition by drivers, collisions between pedestrians and vehicles traveling through our state happen all too frequently.
In the absence of vehicle protection or safety features, such as airbags, pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to severe or potentially fatal injuries. Regrettably, California has become the ninth most hazardous state in the United States in terms of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in recent years. Over one thousand pedestrian fatalities were documented in the five years prior. Additionally, the Sacramento metropolitan area, which has a population of 2.4 million, is the tenth most dangerous for pedestrians in the United States, as indicated by the most recent census. Every time pedestrians traverse the roadways of the Golden State, they are exposed to a significant risk.
You must retain competent legal representation to protect your best interests, given the high incidence of pedestrian-vehicle collisions in the Golden State. Attorney Jeremy Winter is a seasoned professional in personal injury accidents and is well-versed in the complexities of pedestrian collisions, regardless of whether you have sustained injuries or lost a family member. 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. Contact the Law Offices of J.G. Winter and call our Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyers at 844-517-0586 to arrange a free consultation and learn more about your options at this time.
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