A 56-year-old woman suffered major injuries Tuesday evening when she was struck by a car in a San Rafael crosswalk, the Marin Independent Journal reported. The accident happened at about 6 p.m. at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Nye Street. The woman, who was not identified, was struck by a Toyota sedan travelling at about 35 mph. The impact of the collision threw the victim about 10 to 20 feet. According to news reports, the driver stopped following the collision and did not show any signs of intoxication. The injured pedestrian, who was unconscious when firefighters arrived, was taken by ambulance to Marin General Hospital. The driver of the Toyota was not hurt.
Cause of the San Rafael Pedestrian Accident
San Rafael police are investigating this November 30th Marin County accident. Based on the limited information provided in news reports, it sounds as though the driver of the Toyota may have failed to yield to the pedestrian in the marked crosswalk. Under California Vehicle Code Section 21950: "The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection..."
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
If it is determined that the driver of the Toyota was driving negligently and is responsible for causing this major injury accident, the victim may be entitled to compensation for her injuries, including medical care costs and hospitalization expenses, lost earnings due to not being able to work, and pain and suffering. In situations such as this one, the family of the injured victim would be well-advised to contact a knowledgeable and experienced northern California pedestrian injury attorney as soon as possible to discuss the victim's rights in a potential claim.
Sources: Marin Independent Journal
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