Campbell, CA – Pedestrian Struck at Hamilton and Lattimer Avenues
Campbell, CA (August 18, 2018) – Police responded to the scene of a pedestrian vs. vehicle crash on Friday in Campbell. According to reports, emergency workers and police went to the scene of Hamilton and Lattimer Avenues around 5:20 pm and discovered an injured pedestrian in the area of Winchester Boulevard. The pedestrian had just been struck by a passing vehicle.
The pedestrian was seriously hurt in in the crash.  Paramedics transported the unidentified individual to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. An update on their condition is not available nor is any information regarding the extent of the injuries. Authorities did not say why the crash occurred. No details were provided regarding the vehicle that struck the pedestrian. It is not known whether the vehicle driver remained on scene to cooperate with authorities following the crash.
The Campbell Police continue to look into this crash and anyone with any information is urged to call 408-866-2101.
California Pedestrian Accidents
We are sorry to hear of the injuries sustained by this pedestrian in Campbell. We offer our deepest thoughts and condolences and hope for a speedy recovery.
Pedestrians are a very vulnerable group. In California, hundreds of thousands of pedestrians share the road with drivers on a daily basis. Drivers must be alert an attentive for pedestrians and take several basic safety precautions to ensure a pedestrian’s safety, including:
- Stopping at crosswalks, red lights and stop signs
- Driving attentively
- Driving cautiously through crowded areas
- Yielding to pedestrians already in the roadway
These safety measures can greatly lessen the odds of a pedestrian accident occurring. Similarly, pedestrians must also follow the rules of the road and should take all care to ensure that they do not place themselves in a dangerous position.
At the Brady Law Group, our attorneys take pride in helping injured pedestrians in California. Our pedestrian accident lawyers can help you when you have been harmed by the negligence of another.
While we never like to see anyone hurt in an accident, we are here to help when they occur. Please call us today at 866-478-6483.
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.
