San Diego, CA (March 14, 2020) – A pedestrian sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car in San Diego on Saturday, March 14th. The crash happened just after 1:30 a.m. on 17th Street near Imperial Avenue.

According to authorities, a vehicle ran off the road, struck a pedestrian and then crashed through a fence. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the crash and was taken to a local hospital in unknown condition. The car was towed away from the scene. Neither the pedestrian nor the driver were identified.

The cause of the crash is not known at this time. An investigation is underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Pedestrian Seriously Hurt in 17th Street Crash

Southern California is a very dangerous place for pedestrians. With a high number of pedestrian fatalities in our region, it is important for both drivers and pedestrians to be aware of their surroundings at all times. A single act of negligence, such as failing to stop at a crosswalk, or drifting off the road momentarily, can have catastrophic consequences in a matter of seconds.

At The May Firm, our team of California pedestrian accident lawyers is here for you when you or a loved one have been damaged due to a pedestrian accident. We have represented thousands of innocent victims and their families in the face of tragedy and have helped them to pick up the pieces and move forward.

We are proud to serve clients throughout Southern California. For a free consultation, please give us a call at (844) 629-3476.

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