[09-09-2023] Ventura County, CA – 50-Year-Old Pedestrian Hospitalized After Being Hit by Truck in Newbury Park

A 50-year-old pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a truck in Newbury Park, Ventura County, on Saturday evening, September 09, 2023.

According to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, the collision happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Michael Drive and Borchard Road, south of Highway 101.

The victim was identified as a resident of England who is currently in critical condition at Los Robles Regional Medical Center.

No further details were revealed about the crash, but authorities said the truck driver stopped and was not cited.

Anyone with information related to the crash should contact the authorities immediately. The investigation into the collision continues.

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What Should You Do After a Truck Accident?

Serious consequences frequently follow truck accidents. Your safety and the welfare of those you care about must come first. Follow these steps after a truck collision to ensure safety and proper handling of the situation:

• It is recommended to call 911 immediately in the event of an accident.
• To ensure your safety or the victim’s safety, wait for the authorities in a secure location. If possible, move disabled vehicles to the side of the road.
• When communicating with the authorities, refrain from making assumptions and state facts about the collision.
• Seek medical attention promptly. When it comes to internal injuries, running tests and scans can help identify them, even if there are no visible symptoms.
• Remember that some victims may experience remorse, which could lead to their insurance company denying their claim.
• Obtain a copy of the final report by making a formal request to the local authorities.
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Truck Accident Statistics

Pedestrians are less likely to survive a collision than truck drivers and passengers. They are more likely to suffer severe injuries in collisions. Large vehicle collisions, especially those involving semi-trucks, can be fatal.

As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,965 people died in truck-related accidents in the US in 2020. The number of fatalities in 2019 was 5,032. 2020 saw a decrease of 5% in the total number. Trucks are to blame for 71% of fatal car accidents in the US.

In 2020, large trucks were involved in 8.9% of fatal collisions in the US. In 2015, truck-car collisions killed at least 90 people in California. Texas and Florida also recorded at least 50 truck-related fatalities in a single year.