San Diego, CA. – One person was injured in a pedestrian accident in La Jolla, San Diego, on Thursday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 7:40 p.m. on Genesee Avenue.
A vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian in unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian, identified only as an adult male, suffered a serious head injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
More details about the accident were not released.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Drivers are required by law to exercise due care to avoid collisions with pedestrians. Pedestrians walking in marked and unmarked crosswalks at intersections have the right of way. Furthermore, pedestrians attempting to cross outside of the crosswalks must yield to vehicles to avoid being hit. Pedestrians should also walk facing traffic on roadways without sidewalks. These laws are considered when determining fault and liability in pedestrian accident cases.
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