Pedestrian Hospitalized After Pajaro Accident at Salinas Road and Porter Drive
Pajaro, California (September 26, 2021) – According to a report by the California Highway Patrol, a pedestrian sustained minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Pajaro Saturday night.
The CHP said the pedestrian accident occurred in the area of Salinas Road and Porter Drive at about 8:00 p.m.
The unidentified individual was reportedly hit by a white Honda Accord while walking at the intersection under unclear circumstances.
Pedestrian Hit and Injured by Vehicle in Pajaro
The pedestrian suffered minor injuries in the crash, including pain to their legs. The patient was treated by paramedics before being transported to the Natividad Medical Center for further medication.
As per the dispatch, the involved motorist remained at the scene and cooperated with the law enforcers.
The crash resulted in the closure of the intersection for an unknown time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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.