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77-year-old Seattle woman struck by car

Story Highlights:
One person injured in Seattle pedestrian accident
Car vs. pedestrian collision cause unknown



Date: February 1, 2011, 02/01/2011
Location: Seattle, King County, Washington
Type: Car accident, Pedestrian accident
Outcome: One injured

A 77-year-old woman was crossing on East Yesler Way and 18th Avenue East in Seattle Tuesday morning when she was struck by a car. She suffered a fractured hip and a fractured leg and was taken to Harborview Medical Center.

The driver, a 46-year-old woman, stayed at the scene and cooperated with officials. She did not show signs of impairment and was released.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

• A pedestrian is injured every 7.5 minutes
• A pedestrian is killed every 111 minutes
• 91% of pedestrian fatalities occured during normal weather conditions
• 71% of pedestrian fatalities occured in urban areas

Pedestrian's right of way
The operator of a vehicle shall yield the right of way, slowing down or stopping, if need be to so yield to any pedestrian, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.

Seattle Pedestrian Accident Lawyers
If you or a family member has suffered as the result of a crosswalk or pedestrian accident in Washington state, pedestrian accident attorney Chris Davis and the Davis Law Group can help you. We are committed to helping injured pedestrians recover the just and fair compensation they are entitled to receive under the law.


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