A 51-year-old motorist was seriously injured yesterday when he was struck while standing behind his disabled vehicle on Southbound Alabama Street in Redlands. According to the Press Enterprise, the the accident happened after the motorist had apparently run out of gas at about 4:00 p.m. While standing behind his Ford pickup truck, the driver was hit by a Honda Accord, being driven by an 18-year-old from Diamond Bar. The victim was rushed to Loma Linda University Medical Center where he is listed in serious condition. The precise cause of the accident is still under investigation. Alcohol was apparently not involved.
Area of the Accident
The accident above appears to be a demonstration of a common problem: driver distraction. Given that the accident happened at about 4:00p.m. it was certainly light outside, and there does not appear to be a reason for the driver of the Honda not to see the victim before the accident. However, there is a rise in the roadway on this portion of southbound Alabama which could impede a driver's ability to see cars ahead, until they are perhaps too close. If the point of the impact is just over the rise as one is headed toward Industrial Park Lane, then the driver of the Honda may have at least some explanation for his inability to see the victim in sufficient time to avoid the accident. In all likelihood, this would not be the sole cause of the accident.
Disabled or Stranded Vehicles
In the accident above, the driver of the Ford truck had apparently pulled over and stopped because he had run out of gas. In that situation, assuming his vehicle was within a travel lane, he had an obligation to activate his emergency flashers or do something else to let other drivers know his vehicle was blocking the travel lane. This assumes, of course, that he had the time to do this after the truck ran out of gas but before the collision occurred. Any failure to comply with this Safe Driving Practice might well be considered negligence on the part of the truck driver.
If you or a loved one have been in an accident involving a stranded or stopped vehicle, consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney may help you understand your right to compensation for any injuries and damages suffered.
SOURCE: REDLANDS: Man struck behind disabled vehicle, the Press Enterprise, September 11, 2013, by Darrell R. Santschi
Area of the Accident
The accident above appears to be a demonstration of a common problem: driver distraction. Given that the accident happened at about 4:00p.m. it was certainly light outside, and there does not appear to be a reason for the driver of the Honda not to see the victim before the accident. However, there is a rise in the roadway on this portion of southbound Alabama which could impede a driver's ability to see cars ahead, until they are perhaps too close. If the point of the impact is just over the rise as one is headed toward Industrial Park Lane, then the driver of the Honda may have at least some explanation for his inability to see the victim in sufficient time to avoid the accident. In all likelihood, this would not be the sole cause of the accident.
Disabled or Stranded Vehicles
In the accident above, the driver of the Ford truck had apparently pulled over and stopped because he had run out of gas. In that situation, assuming his vehicle was within a travel lane, he had an obligation to activate his emergency flashers or do something else to let other drivers know his vehicle was blocking the travel lane. This assumes, of course, that he had the time to do this after the truck ran out of gas but before the collision occurred. Any failure to comply with this Safe Driving Practice might well be considered negligence on the part of the truck driver.
If you or a loved one have been in an accident involving a stranded or stopped vehicle, consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney may help you understand your right to compensation for any injuries and damages suffered.
SOURCE: REDLANDS: Man struck behind disabled vehicle, the Press Enterprise, September 11, 2013, by Darrell R. Santschi
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