Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on Arlington Avenue [Reno, NV]

Car Hits and Injures Pedestrian on Arlington Avenue in Reno

 
RENO, NV (January 14, 2020) — A pedestrian accident on Arlington Avenue in Reno sent a man to a hospital on Wednesday morning.
 
The incident occurred on January 8, at about 11:30 a.m. according to the police. A car was southbound on Arlington Avenue when it struck the pedestrian near West Commercial Row.
 
Emergency crews took the man to a hospital with minor injuries. As per the initial findings, the man was not in a crosswalk at the time of the crash.
 
Police did not release any other information regarding the accident at this time.
 
Whether you are a driver or a pedestrian, it is important to abide by all traffic laws and observe safety precautions. If you’re behind the wheel, do your part to avoid distractions and look out for pedestrians at all times. If you’re crossing the street, do so at designated crosswalks or intersections. When walking alongside a road, remain on the sidewalk wherever possible. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the shoulder and face oncoming traffic. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of the conditions of the road, you can help prevent an unforeseen accident and keep yourself and others safe.

It is important to have strong legal representation on your side when injured in a crash. Reach out to the pedestrian accident lawyers at Sweet James today. Call us at (800) 975-3435 for a free and confidential case evaluation. You can reach us 24 hours a day and 7 days a week through email, text, and online chat. If you are a family member of any of the victims involved in this accident, we may be able to help you obtain the police report. Click here to request a police report.