A pedestrian was seriously injured in a San Diego car accident after he was struck by a vehicle at a street intersection. According to a news report in The San Diego Union-Tribune, the injury collision occurred at the intersection of 19th and Market streets, the morning of September 2, 2010. The driver who hit the pedestrian did not stop at the scene. Police describe the vehicle as a Ford Expedition SUV that was black at the bottom and peach on top. Officials are also looking for the occupants, a Latino man wearing a Chargers jersey and a female passenger in her 20s with curly hair.

The SUV was last seen heading east on Island Avenue, going the wrong way on a one-way street. If you have any information about this hit-and-run driver, please contact San Diego police traffic investigators at 858-495-7800. You may also visit our web site at www.hitandrunreward.com to get more information about how to leave an anonymous tip and become eligible for a $1,000 reward.

My thoughts and prayers are with the injured victim of this hit-and-run crash. I wish him a complete and speedy recovery from his injuries.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2008 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were 23 deaths and 533 injuries involving pedestrian accidents in the city of San Diego. Countywide, 63 people died and 998 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents in 2008.

California Hit-And-Run Law

It is a serious crime under California law to leave the scene of an accident, irrespective of whose fault the accident may have been. California Vehicle Code 20001 (a) states: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to a person, other than himself or herself, or in the death of a person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident."

Liability Issues

Injured victims in such cases would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury lawyer, who will stay abreast of the official investigation and make sure that their legal rights and best interests are protected. A knowledgeable car accident lawyer will also be able to advise victims about how their car insurance policy applies to a hit-and-run collision or to an incident where the at-fault motorist is uninsured or underinsured. Victims of car accidents could seek compensation for medical expenses, time away from work, hospitalization and related damages.

Would you report a hit-and-run collision if you saw one? Are you more likely to report it anonymously?

None of the parties mentioned in this article are represented by us at the time this article was posted. The source of our information is cited in the article. If you were involved in this incident and have questions as to your rights and options, call a reputable law firm for a consultation. Do not act solely upon the information provided herein. The BISNAR | CHASE personal injury law firm will provide free, confidential consultation to "not at fault" persons and their family members if you mention your source was the “Personal Injury Lawyer Journal." They can be reached at 866-456-5235 during California business hours.

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