San Diego, CA – San Diego Police Officer and Suspect Run Over by Car on Midway Drive
San Diego, CA (March 3, 2019) – A San Diego police officer and one more person were transported to the hospital Thursday, February 28th, after being struck by an automobile.
The officer was restraining a vandalism suspect on the ground right before 5:00 a.m. in the 3500 Block of Midway Drive. Right before the incident, the officer was pursuing the suspect on foot. A witness stated that as the officer reached the suspect he then pinned him to the ground in the middle of the street. It was a dark area with no lighting nearby.
That was when the two were hit by the car.
Both victims were taken to the hospital immediately after the accident. The officer is listed as in serious but stable condition, and the vandalism suspect is in critical condition.
The driver who struck the pair remained on the scene and cooperated with authorities.
We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the injured victims in this collision, and we hope for their complete and expeditious recoveries.
What to Do If You’re Hit By a Car in California
If you are a pedestrian who was hit by a motor vehicle, you will need someone in your corner. You cannot handle this by yourself, so always talk to a lawyer. Your main legal issue will obviously be against the driver of the automobile that hit you. However, you may also be able to bring a claim against the city in which you were hit, if there are unsafe streets, traffic lights, or signs that contributed to the accident.
If you are injured by a vehicle, you have rights. Bringing forward a claim for damages can help you recover without worrying about expenses. As well, if a family member was killed in an accident, you can file a wrongful death claim for such expenses as necessary. Brady Law Group will help you during this difficult time. Please contact us to find out what we can do for you 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 to all those involved in the accident.
