Banning, CA – Teen Injured in Pedestrian Accident near 20th and Wilson Street
Banning, CA (November 1, 2018) – A teenager sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Banning on Wednesday night. According to officials, the accident transpired near the intersection of 20th St and Wilson St at approximately 8:00 pm October 31st.
Authorities are investigating a pedestrian accident involving a teenager that was walking along the roadway near an intersection in Banning. The teenager was reportedly in the area of 20th Street and Wilson Street before being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Paramedics were dispatched to the crash site and transported the teenager to a local hospital for more in-depth treatment of the serious injuries sustained upon impact of the crash. According to first responders, the driver of the vehicle that struck the teen remained at the scene and complied with investigators. The identities of the people involved in the accident were not immediately disclosed.
The Banning Police Department is currently investigating the crash.
We hope that the person injured in this crash will get well soon.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
There are laws that are set up to protect pedestrians that motorists must adhere to. The laws require that drivers slow down to reasonable speeds or to stop to let pedestrians cross the streets. This is required even in a mark and unmarked crosswalk areas. The investigators that are looking into this crash are still trying to determine if the injured victim was in a safe area on the side of the road when the incident occurred. Police will investigate all of the facts surrounding this accident.
They will examine the vehicles that were involved in the collision, look at the accident scene pictures and investigate any other factors that may have contributed to the crash. They will also be checking to see if any of the drivers were impaired, reckless or distracted driving at the time that the accident occurred. Upon completion of their investigation, the injured victims may have the right to file a claim for their injuries and losses.
Pedestrian accidents involve some of the most serious injuries. This is because pedestrians have no protection from the massive vehicles that they share the roadways with. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 23% of traffic accident deaths in the state of California involve a pedestrian. This number is far higher than the national average. Pedestrian accidents are actually on the rise in California in recent years.
If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident that was the fault of the driver involved in the accident, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. You need to speak with an experienced pedestrian accident attorney to find out what your options are. Call us at Brady Law Group today at (866) 211-2562 to speak with an experienced lawyer and set up a no-cost consultation to discuss your accident and find out about your rights to compensation for your injuries.
 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 to all those involved in the accident.
