Pedestrians Injured in Newport Beach Car Accident

Two people were hospitalized with injuries after a pedestrian accident the night of July 6, 2017 after a car veered off the roadway and struck them. According to a news report in the Daily Pilot, the injury collision occurred in the 1900 block of West Coast Highway. Police arrived at the scene after receiving reports that a vehicle had struck two people and crashed into a building.

Police said the car was traveling eastbound on Coast Highway when it veered off the road and hit the pedestrians. It is unclear as to what caused the car’s driver to lose control. Alcohol or drugs don’t appear to be a factor and no citations or arrests were reported. The incident is still under investigation.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured victims of this crash. We wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to California Highway Patrol’s 2013 Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), there were no fatalities, but 22 injuries reported as a result of pedestrian accidents in the city of Newport Beach. In Orange County as a whole, 52 people died and 784 were injured as a result of pedestrian accidents during the same year.

What Caused This Crash?

Based on this news report, it appears that the car veered out of control and struck the two pedestrians. However, it is unclear as to how or why this crash occurred. There are a number of unanswered questions here. Why did the driver lose control of the vehicle? Was he or she distracted or inattentive? Was the motorist traveling at an excessive rate of speed? Was there a vehicle defect or mechanical malfunction that caused this crash? We trust officials are looking into these and other issues in order to determine precisely what occurred here and why.

Compensation for Injured Victims

In such cases, the at-fault parties can be held liable for the injuries and damages caused to the victims. For example, if the driver is determined to have been negligent, he or she can be held liable for the pedestrians’ injuries, damages and losses. Injured victims in such cases can seek compensation for damages including medical expenses, lost wages, hospitalization, rehabilitation, permanent injuries, pain and suffering and emotional distress. Victims in such cases would also be well advised to contact an experienced Newport Beach personal injury lawyer who will stay abreast of the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected.