San Diego, CA – Pregnant Woman Injured in Pedestrian Crash Near Upas Street and Sixth Avenue

San Diego, CA (July 15, 2018) – The San Diego Police Department reported a pregnant woman who was apparently struck and injured by a vehicle which fled the scene of the accident at the Hillcrest Pride Festival Saturday night. The pedestrian accident which occurred in the vicinity of Upas Street and Sixth Avenue was reported to have taken place at approximately 10:30 p.m.

According to the report filed by the San Diego Police Department, the alleged hit-and-run driver crashed through a barricade at the Pride Festival before striking the pregnant woman with their vehicle. The driver reportedly fled the scene immediately after the accident took place. Emergency responders arrived promptly in order to assist the injured pedestrian. Reports state that the woman had to be treated for a relatively minor leg injury.

There is no more information currently available in regards to the reason the suspect went off the road or how the crash occurred. At this time, the name of the victim has not been reported. The San Diego Police Department is currently searching for the suspected hit-and-run driver who apparently caused the collision.

We would certainly like to send our deepest and most heartfelt wishes to the victim of this accident as we hope for her fast and safe recovery.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Injury and Hit-and-Run Attorney

The investigation into this hit-and-run will be primarily focused on locating the suspect at this time. Once found, the suspect will likely face felony charges for fleeing the scene of a crash that caused bodily harm. Upon the suspects’ arrest, there will possibly be strong grounds for a personal injury lawsuit available to the victim. Of course, the choice to file a claim for compensation is quite a personal one, and only the victim may choose to do so at their own discretion.

We at Brady Law Group are infinitely proud of our serious commitment and passion for holding negligent and criminal drivers liable for the harm they cause. If you have been injured by a hit-and-run or otherwise negligent driver and would like to file a claim for financial recompense, call us at (866) 211-2562 for a free consultation.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery for all those involved in the accident.