A 63-year-old woman who was killed in a San Francisco car accident has been identified as Xiu Fang Huang. The San Francisco Examiner reports that the woman was walking across the street at Ocean and Miramar avenues the afternoon of February 9, 2010 when a city Public Utilities Commission truck hit her. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred as the truck was trying to make a left turn on Ocean. Huang was pronounced dead at the scene. Separate investigations are being conducted into this incident by both the police and the commission. Read full story »

A Long Beach pedestrian accident resulted in the death of a man, who was struck by a big rig at an intersection, while crossing in a marked crosswalk, The Press Telegram reports. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred when the man, who has not yet been identified, was walking across Wardlow Road at Santa Fe Avenue, in a crosswalk. A large truck, which was attempting to make a turn, hit him. The man died of injuries sustained in this accident. Read full story »

A San Diego car accident involving a television news vehicle has fatally injured an elderly woman, The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred the evening of January 21, 2010 in the Kearny Mesa area. The woman was walking across Clairemont Mesa Boulevard at Shawline Street when the television news vehicle -- an SUV -- struck her. The driver of the vehicle told authorities that he did not see the woman walking at the intersection and that she was not in a crosswalk. The woman was transported to a local hospital where she died of head injuries. The driver is not expected to be cited or arrested. Read full story »

A pedestrian sustained serious injuries in a San Diego car accident after being hit by a car on December 27, 2009. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports the injury collision happened near the intersection of Greenfield Drive and Peerless Drive in El Cajon. El Cajon police officials said the pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was taken to a local hospital with major injuries.

I sympathize with this victim who has obviously been seriously hurt in this car crash. I hope and pray that this injured victim makes a quick and complete recovery. This individual will certainly be in my prayers.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

There were 45 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in El Cajon, according to California Highway Patrol's 2007 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS). In San Diego County, pedestrian accidents claimed 51 lives and caused 1,068 injuries in 2007.

What Caused this Accident?

There is not much information here about how or why this serious injury pedestrian accident occurred. We don't know whether the pedestrian was crossing the street or walking legally on the roadway or whether the driver was at fault. Did the driver or the pedestrian fail to yield right-of-way?

If the driver is determined to have caused the accident, he or she could be held liable. If a dangerous condition on the roadway caused or contributed to this accident, then the city or governmental agency responsible for maintaining that roadway can be held liable as well. Any claim against a governmental agency in California must be filed within six months of the accident or injury. An experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer will be able to better explain to victims and their families about their legal rights and options, in such cases. The best personal injury law firms will always offer a free and comprehensive consultation to injured victims and their families.

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A Los Angeles car accident left two young children with serious injuries the morning of December 9, 2009 after they were struck by a vehicle while walking across the street. According to a news report in the Los Angeles Daily News, the injury crash occurred in the 7600 block of Corbin Avenue in Reseda. Both children were hurt seriously, but are said to be in stable condition. The driver left the scene of the accident. Authorities are looking for the suspect vehicle and the hit-and-run driver.
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A 35-year-old woman identified as Cydil Kohlmeyer was killed in a San Diego car accident after she was hit by a driver who officials say, was under the influence of alcohol. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred in the 1200 block of Pepper Drive the night of November 21, 2009 when a Dodge pickup truck driven by 51-year-old Deborah Felix veered off the street and struck Kohlmeyer.

The Dodge then went completely out of control plowing through several objects before crashing into a house. Felix attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was stopped and detained by neighbors who heard the crash. Felix has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and felony vehicular manslaughter. Kohlmeyer apparently died during surgery in an area hospital
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A student at Cal State Long Beach student was critically injured in a serious Long Beach car accident after he was hit by a car the night of November 8, 2009 while crossing the street in Long Beach, California. According to a news report in The Press Telegram, the young man, who has not yet been identified, was walking in a crosswalk at Seventh Street and West Campus Road when he was hit by a female driver. The woman has not yet been cited or arrested. Police are investigating this serious injury pedestrian-car accident.
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