Reckless Pedestrian Injured after Being Hit by 70-Year-Old Driver on Edgemere Boulevard

EL PASO, TX (March 12, 2024) – On Tuesday evening, police responded to a pedestrian crash on Sioux Drive that injured one man.

The incident occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. on January 23rd when authorities discovered an elderly man down at the intersection of Edgemere Boulevard and Sioux Drive.

As per the El Paso Police Department’s Special Traffic Investigations Unit, the man was walking along a pedestrian lane during a red light.

Meanwhile, a silver 1994 Nissan Altima driven by a 70-year-old woman had a green signal, according to reports.

Moreover, the woman failed to avoid colliding with the man, resulting in the incident. Emergency responders transported the man to the hospital for further treatment of serious injuries.

No other information was disclosed by the authorities, and the El Paso Special Traffic Investigations Unit is handling the investigation.

Just like a driver is expected to be responsible and abide by all traffic laws, pedestrians also have to behave reasonably and responsibly. If drunk, you can also reach out to a friend or a family member to come and pick you up. Remember that walking drunk is never a substitute for driving drunk. By being responsible, you can help prevent accidents that can completely change a person’s life.

It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when injured in a pedestrian crash. Reach out to the pedestrian accident attorneys at Sweet James today. With 20 years of experience in the field, they know what it takes to help you win your case. Their team understands what you are going through, and they are here to help you seek justice and compensation. Call them at 1-800-900-0000 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach them 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat.

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