78-year-old Man Injured by Truck

• May 13, 2022
• Barnes Admin

78-year-old Man Injured by Truck

San Francisco, CA – A 78-year-old man was injured after being struck by a truck in a crosswalk. The collision happened on Thursday, May 13, 2022, around 9:52 a.m. at Steiner and Green Streets. 

According to police, the truck was turning left onto Green Street when he struck the pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing. 

Pedestrian Accidents 

Irresponsible drivers cause thousands of pedestrian accidents every year. In this devastating accident, the family of the victim should have their investigative team evaluate all aspects surrounding this collision. This includes reviewing:   

• Vehicle blind spots  
• Driving records  
• Driver overtime records  
• The route the truck was traveling  
• Recent maintenance history  
• Driver accident history  
• Vehicle accident history 
• Dispatcher notes regarding this trip  
• Video from the truck  
• Police accident report  
• Any testing of driver for alcohol and drugs  
• Any history of driver with alcohol and drugs  
• Phone and texting records of the driver  
• Inspection of intersection  
• Video from homes or church on this corner 
• Timing of traffic signals  
• Accident history at intersection  
• Evaluation if the crosswalks are located and striped per code  
• All eyewitness accounts of the accident  

Pedestrian Accident Attorneys  

As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of pedestrian accidents include:  

• Distracted driving  
• Failure to yield right of way  
• Speeding  
• Aggressive driving  
• Inexperienced driving  
• Fatigue  
• Alcohol or drug involvement  
• Backing up unsafely  

Our trusted and experienced pedestrian accident attorneys have helped thousands of people injured in pedestrian accidents get the best result possible. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.   

Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.   

Location of Crash – Steiner and Green Streets