California Injury Lawyer Blog

A 16-year-old Ventura girl was very seriously injured Sunday afternoon when she was struck by a car in a Ventura crosswalk, the Ventura Breeze reported. The accident was reported just before 3 p.m. at 3291 Loma Vista Road, at the intersection of Loma Vista and St. Paul Drive. According to the Ventura Police Department, when officers arrived they discovered a westbound vehicle struck the victim, a 16-year-old girl, while she was crossing the crosswalk. The victim, who wasn't named, suffered several broken bones and a concussion. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Steve Kass, 85, of Ventura.

Cause of the Ventura Pedestrian Accident

The Ventura Police Department is continuing to investigating this December 19th accident. Witnesses told police that the amber warning lights embedded in the pavement were activated when the victim crossed the street with her friends. 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

After this accident, and any car vs. accident that occurs in a marked crosswalk, the injured victims or their family members would be well-advised to consult with an experienced and knowledgeable California pedestrian accident attorney. If the driver was negligent and caused this crash, the injured victim may be entitled to financial compensation for her injuries, including all medical care treatment costs and expenses, as well as pain and suffering. A lawyer can also investigate other car vs. pedestrian accidents at the same location, and the possibility that a dangerous road condition could have been a factor, in which case the city or county could also be liable. Because of strict time limits to pursue a claim for injuries in California, it is advisable to speak to a lawyer as soon as possible following any injury accident.