Long Beach, CA. – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a car in Long Beach on Saturday evening.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 8:26 p.m. at 17th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Officers who responded to the scene found a pedestrian on the sidewalk after being struck by a car.
The male pedestrian was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
The driver of the Toyota Tacoma remained at the scene and cooperated with the police.
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 when walking on a roadway that lacks a sidewalk. These laws are put into consideration when determining fault and liability in cases of pedestrian accidents.
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