A 56-year-old woman was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident after she was struck by a driver at a Mount Hope intersection the night of February 25, 2010. 10News reports that the injury collision occurred at the intersection of Market and 42nd streets. Police said the 76-year-old male driver ran a red light when the accident occurred. The woman suffered injuries to her leg and face. The driver did not stop at the scene, but was arrested shortly afterward in Santee.

I sympathize with this injured pedestrian. I hope she recovers quickly and completely from her serious injuries. Please keep her in your prayers.

Pedestrian Accidents in San Diego

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

Hit-and-Run Laws

Leaving the scene of an accident is a serious crime under California law. California Vehicle Code Section 20001 (a) states: "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."

The driver also ran a red light, which is a serious traffic violation. California Vehicle Code Section 21453 (a) states: "A driver facing a circular red signal shall stop at the limit line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown."

Liability Issues

In such cases, injury victims would be well-advised to contact a reputed San Diego personal injury lawyer who will make sure they get fairly compensated for their injuries and losses. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also advise victims about how their car insurance policy applies to an incident involving a hit-and-run driver or if the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured.

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