A teenager sustained injuries in a pedestrian accident after a car hit him in Valley Center, in the San Diego area. The North County Times reports that the injury collision occurred near the intersection of Cole Grade and Horse Creek roads on April 10, 2010. The victim was taken to an area medical center for treatment. California Highway Patrol officials believe that the young man may have suffered a broken leg.

It appears that the boy thankfully, did not suffer any catastrophic injuries although they were serious injuries. I wish this victim well and hope he recovers quickly from his injuries.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In San Diego County as a whole, in 2008, 63 people died and 993 were injured in pedestrian accidents. Also, car accidents in San Diego claimed 246 lives and caused 13,527 injuries during the same year.

California Pedestrian Law

Under California Vehicle Code section 21950, the driver of a vehicle is required to yield right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the street within any marked or unmarked crosswalk or at an intersection. Driver are required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks and/or intersections and exercise due care to ensure the safety of pedestrians crossing the street. Pedestrians also have a responsibility under the law to yield right-of-way to oncoming vehicles. Violations such as jaywalking are also punishable under California law.

In this particular case, we don't know exactly what caused this serious injury accident. If this accident was the driver's fault, then he or she could be held liable for the accident and resulting injuries. If a dangerous condition at the intersection caused or contributed to this accident, the governmental entity responsible for maintaining the roadway could be held liable as well. Under California Government Code Section 911.2, any claim against a governmental agency must be filed within six months of an accident or injury. A reputed personal injury lawyer in San Diego will be able to advise victims and their families about their legal rights and options.

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