Startling Pedestrian Crash on 4200 College Avenue Injures 1 [San Diego, CA]

Injuries Reported in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on 4200 College Avenue

SAN DIEGO, CA (August 28, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a startling pedestrian crash on 4200 College Avenue injured 1 person.

The incident happened at 4:27 p.m. in the 4200 block of College Avenue, said San Diego police Officer Robert Heims.

Reports said that a 73-year-old man drove a 2007 Nissan Titan west on University Avenue. Then, he turned left onto northbound College Avenue and hit the pedestrian.

Meanwhile, responders took the 36-year-old male pedestrian to a hospital where he underwent immediate surgery for a lacerated liver.

Officers confirmed that he was expected to survive.

Also, the authorities ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Startling Pedestrian Crash on 4200 College Avenue

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the startling pedestrian crash on 4200 College Avenue, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.