One person was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in South Sacramento early Friday afternoon, August 16, 2024.
According to Sacramento police, the incident occurred around 12:11 p.m. near Stockton Boulevard and Elder Creek Road.
The circumstances leading to the pedestrian collision are currently unclear, but Sacramento Police reported that the person was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition.
No further details about the person hit have been released. The investigation is ongoing.
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Steps after a pedestrian accident
After an accident, it’s difficult to think clearly, let alone be injured, but what you say and do at the scene of the accident can significantly affect the outcome of a later lawsuit against the person who caused the accident.
The following tips will help you avoid things that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:
- Call the police immediately after the accident and make sure an officer files an accident report.
- Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
- Take photos of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
- Make note of the names and contact details of all eyewitnesses and anyone who may have seen something.
- Seek immediate medical attention from a doctor or other healthcare professional and describe any affected body parts.
- Keep a diary of your injuries and recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you incur.
- Wait to speak to an insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you have spoken to an experienced attorney.
- Stay off social media and avoid posting about an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
- Contact a California pedestrian accident attorney as soon as possible to discuss your case.
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Pedestrian accident statistics
In the United States, the number and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries have recently increased.
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), traffic fatalities decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%.
At some point during the day, everyone is a pedestrian. Unfortunately, the number of pedestrians injured and killed remains high. In 2020, 6,516 pedestrians were killed and an estimated 55,000 pedestrians were injured nationwide.
