Oakland, CA – Woman Injured in Critical Pedestrian Accident

Oakland, CA (December 28, 2018) On the night of December 26^th, a critical pedestrian accident happened in the 2900 block of High Street. According to the reports, a dark 1990s Ford Mustang struck a female pedestrian as she walked cross High Street at approximately 8:18 p.m. She walked within the marked cross walk when the vehicle hit her. Unfortunately, the driver did not stop to help the injured victim. When emergency crews arrived at the scene, they found the woman lying in the roadway with severe head injuries and rushed her to a nearby hospital for treatment. The police are currently searching for the driver responsible.

We are relieved to know that the woman is alive, and we hope she fully recovers from her injuries.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Recent studies indicate that out of the 682,000 hit-and-run accidents that occur each year in California, over 65 percent of those accidents cause pedestrian injuries or fatalities. Drivers who do not remain at the scene after striking a pedestrian are possibly under the influence of drugs or alcohol or a criminal on the run. Sometimes drivers are under-aged or have an expired license, expired auto-insurance, or expired registration. No matter the reason, it’s unacceptable for any driver not to remain at the scene after hitting a pedestrian. If more drivers remained at the scene to call for help, more lives could be saved.

Once the police arrest the driver responsible, the injured woman could file a personal injury lawsuit to help cover current and future medical expenses.

At Brady Law Group, we understand the negative impacts pedestrian accidents have on our clients and their loved ones. We do everything within our power to help our clients win their personal injury lawsuits and obtain satisfying settlements. If you or someone you know was involved in a pedestrian accident, call 866-478-6483 for a free consultation today.

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.