One Sent to Hospital After Eureka Pedestrian-Involved Crash
One person sustained serious injuries during a Eureka pedestrian-involved crash that took place on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. The Eureka Police Department (EPD) states that the incident happened early in the night and that the pedestrian, identified as a 41-year-old woman, was not suspected to have suffered life-threatening trauma. However, updates on her health condition remain unavailable. No other individuals suffered injuries during the crash.
Collision Details
EPD reports that this collision occurred at around 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of 4th and I Streets in Central Eureka. According to EPD Public Information Officer Brittany Powell, initial investigations suggest that the pedestrian was crossing through the intersection in a crosswalk at the time of the accident. While crossing, the woman was struck by a four-door sedan and knocked to the ground.
Response
Witnesses at the scene reportedly parked their cars, called police about the situation, and helped the woman gather her belongings and move to a safe location outside of the roadway. The Good Samaritans reported that the woman was “not very coherent” following the crash and was obviously in serious pain.
When responders reached the area, medical officials determined that the pedestrian had suffered significant injuries and had her transported to the St. Joseph Hospital.
Investigation
EPD says that their officers are looking into the possible causes of this pedestrian crash and have not yet identified any suspected factors. Powell reported that police had not filed any charges against the driver as of Wednesday, but that it could be a possibility as investigations continue.
Commonly, pedestrian accidents happen for multiple reasons, possibly including causes that are neither the fault of the driver nor the pedestrian. As an example, an intersection may have damaged or missing signage, or malfunctioning traffic signals. Additionally, the involved vehicle may have had faulty or poorly designed brakes, tires, or other important components.
Recovering from Pedestrian Injuries
Pedestrian injuries are often very serious and many of the most common injuries pedestrians suffer can worsen over time. Injuries that affect the brain or spinal cord (which are both common in pedestrian-involved accidents) can take a period of weeks or months to develop fully. During this time, it’s possible that these injuries will lead to even worse secondary injuries and/or dangerous complications. Because of this, it is always important to seek medical attention after an accident.
Additionally, recovering from pedestrian accident trauma can be financially difficult. Not only is medical care typically expensive, but recovering can mean needing to take a significant period of time away from your job, resulting in a severe loss of income.
Claiming Compensation
However, it is often possible for injured pedestrians to claim payments to cover their financial and personal damages after suffering accident injuries. To learn about your options for obtaining compensation, the best step forward is to call a trusted Eureka pedestrian accident lawyer for personalized advice.
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