ORANGE COUNTY -- A 97-year-old pedestrian is suffering from life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a motorist in Garden Grove, Orange County Register reported. The pedestrian identified as Augustine Choi was crossing at a crosswalk at Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, immediately stopped after the collision to aid Choi. Following the accident, Choi was transported to UCI Medical Center in Orange for treatment of his injuries.
Based on the limited information provided by the Orange County Register, it is not immediately apparent what happened and who is responsible for this January 21st accident. However, if police officials come to a conclusion that the accident was due to driver negligence, it would be well-advised to for the victim or the family of the victim to contact a Garden Grove personal injury lawyer. A skilled attorney experienced in pedestrian accidents can advise the victim of his legal rights, and hold the driver liable for his injuries, including medical care expenses, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and other damages relating to this horrific pedestrian accident.
Sources: Orange County Register
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