ORANGE COUNTY -- In the city of Huntington Beach, a 68-year-old pedestrian woman sustained serious injuries after she was struck by an oncoming vehicle, Orange County Register reports. The accident occurred at about 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection at Yorktown Avenue and England Street. Huntington Beach police Lt. Mike Reynolds indicated the driver of a Toyota sedan was traveling west on Yorktown before hitting the woman with her vehicle. Following this devastating collision, the pedestrian was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange for treatment of her injuries that are believed to be life-threatening.
Cause of the October 26th Pedestrian Accident
Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is unclear what caused this accident to occur. It is also not evident whether the driver of the Toyota sedan could have avoided this collision. Therefore, the Huntington Beach Police Department will continue to investigate the collision and determine what happened and who is officially responsible.
Pedestrian Accident Personal Injury Liability
While this pedestrian accident remains under investigation by authorities, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled Orange County personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has the expertise in pedestrian accidents such as this one, can advise the victim of her legal rights, help determine who is responsible for this incident, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation she is entitled to for medical care expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrible pedestrian accident.
Sources: Orange County Register
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