A 39-year-old man riding an electric scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries after colliding with a vehicle in San Diego‘s Grantville neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, September 3, 2024.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:40 p.m. on the east sidewalk of 6000 Mission Gorge Road.
The man was traveling southbound on the sidewalk when his scooter struck the front passenger bumper of an Acura MDX driven by a 65-year-old woman exiting a nearby parking lot.
The rider suffered an open fracture to his left tibia/fibula, but his injuries were not considered life-threatening. The driver of the Acura was unharmed.
The SDPD Traffic Division is currently investigating the incident. No additional information is available at this time.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
