[09-20-2023] Los Angeles County, CA – Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Car After Two-Vehicle Collision in Santa Monica

An elderly pedestrian was injured by a car involved in a two-vehicle collision in Santa Monica on Wednesday afternoon, September 20, 2023.

The Santa Monica Police Department responded to reports of the incident around 4:30 p.m. along the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street.

Upon initial investigation, reports indicated that the first collision occurred when one of the vehicles involved ran through a red light and crashed into another vehicle, causing it to spin and hit the unsuspecting pedestrian.

Emergency teams transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital to be treated for unspecified injuries.

Authorities did not release information regarding the condition of the two occupants of both vehicles.

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9 Steps to Take After a Pedestrian Accident

It is tough to think clearly after being hit by a vehicle, let alone if you were injured. But what you say and do at the crash scene can significantly affect the outcome of a subsequent claim you file against the at-fault party. These tips may help you avoid doing something that could reduce the value of your personal injury claim:

1. Call the police as soon as the accident occurs and ensure an officer creates an accident report.
2. Take photos of your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, the weather conditions, the road conditions, and the vehicle that hit you.
3. Take pictures of the at-fault driver’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
4. Get the names and contact information of all eyewitnesses or anyone who may have seen anything.
5. See a doctor or other healthcare professional immediately, and tell them about every affected part of your body.
6. Keep a journal about your injuries and the recovery process, detailing how you feel, the treatment you receive, and what costs you pay.
7. Do not speak to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer until you talk to an experienced lawyer.
8. Stay off social media and avoid posting about being in an accident or the circumstances of your accident.
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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, turning crashes are more likely to occur in larger vehicles; pedestrians who are struck by large vehicles suffer more severe injuries. Pickups had the highest risk of being involved in a left-turn crash that killed a pedestrian, 269.6 percent higher than passenger cars.

Minivans and large vans were associated with a 172.0 percent increase in odds, while pickups and SUVs were associated with a 93.6 percent increase. There has been a significant increase in the odds of a pickup or SUV causing a pedestrian fatality in a right-turn crash at 88.6 percent and 63.4 percent, respectively.

Hit-and-run accidents caused twenty-four percent (24.3 percent) of pedestrian fatalities in 2020. Deaths from pedestrians increased by 46.2% between 2011 and 2020, while deaths from other traffic increased by 14.4%. Deaths from pedestrians increased by 3.9 percent from 2019 to 2020 despite a 13.2 percent decrease in driving.