Pedestrian Hospitalized after San Carlos Crash at Industrial and Bransten Roads
San Carlos, California (October 30, 2021) – One person is recovering in a local hospital following a pedestrian accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon at an intersection in San Carlos, a local news source reported.
The DUI crash took place at Industrial and Bransten roads at about 1:30 p.m.
A man was struck by a lifted white pickup truck while walking at the intersection in a crosswalk on October 26
The initial report showed that the vehicle accelerated and made a left turn at the intersection prior to the accident.
Major Injury San Carlos Pedestrian Crash
As per the dispatch, the pedestrian sustained major injuries, including multiple broken bones and fractures and was rushed to an area hospital for treatment.
The involved motorist, who was intoxicated at the collision time, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
More information about this crash will be released after the completion of the investigation.
Need a California Auto-Pedestrian Attorney?
Many pedestrians are hurt, and several others are killed in accidents in California every year. The causes of many of these pedestrian accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
Motorists are also required by law to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. They are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim's family is advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice.
Our California pedestrain accident lawyers will provide the required legal representation that you need to pursue successful compensation.