Vacaville, CA — A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, in Vacaville, according to FOX40.
The collision occurred around 8 AM on Alamo Drive near El Camino Avenue.
Police reported that witnesses and evidence at the scene indicate that the pedestrian, a man, was walking in the roadway at the time of the accident. The circumstances leading up to the collision are still under investigation, but it appears that the man was in the path of the vehicle when the incident occurred.
The pedestrian sustained severe injuries and was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been released.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated fully with officers, police said. There are no indications at this time that the driver was impaired. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the exact factors that contributed to the accident.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a specific “Duty of Care” towards pedestrians, who are particularly vulnerable in traffic accidents. This responsibility includes being vigilant for pedestrians near the roadway and, if a collision occurs, staying with the victim to ensure they get proper medical treatment and cooperating with authorities investigating the crash.
For those injured in a pedestrian accident, filing a Personal Injury claim with the assistance of an experienced attorney can provide compensation for medical bills and other related damages.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is held only partially liable in a pedestrian accident. If that is the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
Martin Gasparian is the founder of Maison Law, a California Personal Injury Law Firm. Martin is a graduate of Georgetown University Law School and has been practicing law in California 2004. His practice focuses on helping injury victims know their rights and recover just compensation.
