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Disabled Pedestrian Accident in Sacramento

January 31, 2019 | Edward Smith

Disabled Pedestrian Accident in Sacramento

A disabled pedestrian accident occurred on Arden Way in North Sacramento in the early morning of January 26. The collision occurred in front of the Emerald Bay Apartments at about 5:40 a.m. when a vehicle struck a woman who was in a wheelchair. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), emergency personnel with Sac Fire were called to the scene, and it was determined that the woman needed attention at a hospital. An ambulance was summoned to transport her. No information has been released on how the disabled pedestrian accident occurred or whether the driver was being charged.

Sacramento Wheelchair Pedestrian Injured

January 7, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Wheelchair Pedestrian Injured

A Sacramento wheelchair pedestrian was struck in a hit-and-run collision shortly before 9:00 in the morning near Florin Mall Drive on January 3. The Sacramento Fire Department was called to the scene of the accident to assess the woman’s injuries. It is unknown what hospital the woman was taken to for further treatment. According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the accident occurred along the left side of eastbound Florin Mall Drive and Florin Road. The vehicle that struck the woman and left the scene of the accident was described as a white pickup.

Sacramento Wheelchair Pedestrian Accident

January 1, 2019 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Wheelchair Pedestrian Accident

A Sacramento wheelchair pedestrian accident occurred on December 26 shortly after noon along East Parkway and Florin Road in the southern part of the city. Details provided about the accident were few, and it was only reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) that an ambulance had been called to transport the wheelchair user to a hospital.

Sacramento Pedestrian Injured Near Stockton Boulevard

December 2, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Pedestrian Injured Near Stockton Boulevard

A Sacramento pedestrian was reported as being injured when he was struck by a vehicle along Walter Avenue near the intersection with Stockton Boulevard on November 29 shortly after 9:30 in the morning. The Sacramento Fire Department arrived at the scene to assess the pedestrian’s injuries, and he was transported to the UC Davis Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The hospital reported that the male patient had suffered injuries consistent with a traffic collision. No information has yet been released on the identity of the man who was struck or his condition.

Treatment of Extremity Neuropathy

November 10, 2018 | Edward Smith

Treatment of Extremity Neuropathy – During the past few decades, there has been a tremendous focus on the injuries that someone could sustain in a car accident, however, thousands of people are injured while walking across the street or while riding a bicycle annually. Some statistics that have been published by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center include:

In 2015, more than 5,000 people were killed in a pedestrian accident.

Keeping Most Vulnerable Pedestrians Safe

October 3, 2018 | Edward Smith

Keeping Most Vulnerable Pedestrians Safe

Keeping Most Vulnerable Pedestrians Safe – Pedestrians safety is essential for people of all ages. However, children and senior citizens are the most at risk for injuries or death. According to 2012 data from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, children ages 15 and younger accounted for 6 percent of pedestrian deaths and 18 percent of pedestrian injuries in traffic accidents. Pedestrians ages 65 or older accounted for 20 percent of pedestrian deaths.

Sacramento Bus Collision

September 24, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Bus Collision

Sacramento Bus Collision – A female pedestrian was left critically injured after a Sacramento bus collision on September 22, 2018, when she crossed the street outside a crosswalk. The incident was reported by the Sacramento Police Department after it responded to an accident at Silver Eagle Road and Norwood Avenue shortly before 9:00 in the morning. The Regional Transit bus involved in the crash was traveling along transit Route 19 in North Sacramento at the time.

Sacramento Pedestrian Trauma

September 16, 2018 | Edward Smith

Sacramento Pedestrian Trauma

Sacramento Pedestrian Trauma – The number of pedestrian fatalities in 2017 was twice the number of those the year before. Despite police targeting both walkers crossing the street illegally and negligent drivers, the numbers have continued to climb around the city and county. Traffic Safety Facts, compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported in 2016 that pedestrian trauma occurs once every hour and a half throughout the year. Despite the efforts to increase pedestrian protections through the use of improved crosswalks and driver education, this revelation means that more must be done to improve safety for those who walk.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

September 13, 2018 | Edward Smith

Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Fatal Pedestrian Accident – A pedestrian fatality occurred on September 10, 2018, in the early hours of the morning along Arden Way. According to a report by the Sacramento police, the individual died at the site of the accident, and the road was shut down to traffic while detectives investigated the scene. The reason for the collision is being investigated by authorities. However, it has been determined that the driver of the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Truck Collides With Disabled Person Using a Lark Scooter

July 17, 2018 | Edward Smith

Truck Collides With Disabled Person Using a Lark Scooter

I’m Ed Smith, a Sacramento pedestrian accident lawyer. A collision occurred recently along Gerber Road in South Sacramento between an individual riding on a Lark scooter and a commercial cylinder truck. Medical personnel were dispatched to the scene to treat the injured scooter rider. It is believed that the injuries the person suffered were not serious.