San Luis Obispo, CA – On the night of Monday, June 9, 2025, a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision resulted in moderate injuries to an unidentified pedestrian, according to The San Luis Obispo Tribune.
The San Luis Obispo Police Department reports that the accident took place around 11:15 PM near Santa Rosa Street, mid-block in the vicinity of Taco de Mexico.
Authorities stated that the pedestrian was crossing Santa Rosa Street outside of a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling northbound struck the individual. Emergency personnel responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian to a local hospital for treatment. Officials described the injuries as moderate but not life-threatening.
Photographs released by police show visible damage to the vehicle, including a torn-off passenger side mirror and a dent on the front passenger-side fender. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Authorities said that impairment is not suspected as a contributing factor in the incident.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and no citations or arrests have been reported as of Tuesday afternoon.
Duty of Care Toward Pedestrians
Drivers have a 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.
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.
