Santa Rosa, CA – Pedestrian Accident Leaves Man with Serious Injuries on West College Avenue

Santa Rosa, CA (February 6, 2019) On the night of February 1^st, a pedestrian accident happened around 7:40 p.m. on West College Avenue. According to the reports, a 51-year-old named Cristobal Barajas was driving a pickup truck and struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street.

When the paramedics arrived to help, they found the pedestrian suffering from a broken leg, head injuries, and major internal injuries. They immediately transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Fortunately, he is expected to survive his injuries.

Thankfully, Barajas remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. This accident is currently under investigation.

We are relieved to know that the injured man is expected to survive. We wish him a full and fast recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Unfortunately, the leading cause of almost every pedestrian accident in California is negligence, which includes reckless and distracted driving. Whenever drivers are speeding, violating traffic laws, driving under the influence, falling asleep at the wheel, or conversing with other passengers, they’re putting themselves and pedestrians at serious risk of being injured or killed.

The police are currently investigating this accident to determine if any of these factors played a role in causing this collision. Once they get to the bottom of what caused Barajas to strike the pedestrian, the injured man may qualify to file a personal injury lawsuit with the help of a California personal injury attorney.

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.