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Update: Boy Hit By Garbage Truck in San Diego Pedestrian Accident Loses Leg
We posted last month with regards to a horrifying San Diego pedestrian accident in which a 9-year-old boy was critically injured when he was hit by a garbage truck. Since that time there don’t appear to be any updates regarding the police investigation that surrounded this crash, but there has been new information released by [...]
Man Killed in Spring Valley Pedestrian Accident
7. December 2011
Walking across a street, especially when it’s dark and visibility can be somewhat compromised, is a risk for anyone. However, pedestrians need to be able to trust that passing motorists will provide them with the right-of-way and use proper caution when approaching an intersection where people may be crossing. While no definitive cause for the [...]
Man Seriously Injured in Carlsbad Hit-and-Run Accident
25. November 2011
People who drive in and around San Diego County need to be aware of the possibility that pedestrians could appear in their line of travel at any time and in almost any place. When people are involved in San Diego County pedestrian accidents, they also need to remain on the scene so that the police [...]
Boy Hit by Garbage Truck and Critically Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident
18. November 2011
When garbage truck drivers make their way through different neighborhoods, they become used to seeing and dealing with children and other pedestrians who are regularly seen on residential streets. Unfortunately, when something goes wrong in these situations, it can instantly lead to disaster given the size of these vehicles. Sadly, something did go very wrong [...]
Person Seriously Injured in Poway Pedestrian Accident
16. November 2011
When people who are traveling on foot need to cross a road where there are no traffic lights or crosswalks, they need to use extreme caution. They also need to trust that any motorists in the area will be watchful for them and provide them with the right-of-way once they are in the road. While [...]
Two Female Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Suspected San Diego DUI Accident
14. October 2011
Traveling on foot and sharing the roads with motorists always involves some sort of risk, especially when people are out walking at 2:30 a.m. However, that doesn’t absolve motorists from having to obey relevant traffic laws lest they be held criminally and civilly liable. Sadly, early indications are that a driver involved in a suspected [...]
Child Seriously Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident
10. October 2011
People who drive in San Diego face regular challenges that they must handle successfully in order to avoid serious collisions that can lead to permanent harm. One of the most overlooked potential causes of San Diego car accidents is the sun, as when it hits the wind shields of vehicles it can harm a driver’s [...]
Police Locate Vehicle Involved in August San Diego Hit-and-Run Accident
6. October 2011
When San Diego hit-and-run accidents occur, it takes more than diligence from law enforcement sometimes to solve the crime and bring the driver involved to justice. It can also take a bit of luck and a good deed from a civilian. Earlier this week, it seems that both elements were involved when a local Volkswagen [...]
Woman Hit and Killed in National City Pedestrian Accident
30. September 2011
When people cross the street while traveling on foot, they must not only obey all of the traffic laws that govern the situation, but they must also trust that passing motorists are doing the same. If either party makes a mistake in this regard, a situation can quickly turn into a disaster. Tragically, something went [...]
Woman Seriously Injured in San Diego Hit-and-Run Accident
26. September 2011
There are certain things that can prompt someone into action to the point where they may not think about the potential dangers involved with such an act. One example unfortunately played out last night when a woman spotted a dead dog in the road and attempted to remove it. As she did so, she was [...]
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9. December 2011
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