Cleveland, OH (May 9, 2022) – A sanitation worker with the city was injured after being struck by a motorist in Cleveland on Thursday afternoon, May 5. The accident took place at the 3800 block of Memphis Avenue at around 12:30 p.m.
The injured party was reportedly unloading garbage when his sanitation truck was hit by another driver. The worker was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of sustained injuries. At this time, the identity of the victim has not been disclosed. No further updates have been provided.
An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and his family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Crashes in Ohio
A total of 145 pedestrians were killed in automobile incidents on Ohio’s highways in 2017, according to the most current data from the Ohio Traffic Crash Facts Book. Although pedestrian accidents accounted for barely half of one percent of all traffic accidents in Ohio last year, those traveling on foot were involved in roughly 12.3 percent of all roadway deaths. These statistics demonstrate how susceptible pedestrians are to Ohio car accidents.
Pedestrians and other non-motorists on Ohio roadways stand a greater risk of serious injury or death as a consequence of a traffic accident without the protective frame of an automobile surrounding them. Not only that, but those traveling on foot have reduced maneuverability to escape imminent wrecks or respond to emergencies. Pedestrian accidents may happen in the blink of an eye, and they usually happen in metropolitan areas after dark when eyesight is limited.
If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian collision, you should contact a lawyer immediately. To increase your chances of collecting full compensation, you should get started on filing your claim as soon as you can. The legal staff at Joseph Law Group will study copies of your medical records, accident reports, and other evidence to determine the compensation you are entitled to. Our attorneys have helped numerous pedestrian accident victims get the money they deserve after being hurt in an accident, and we will battle tooth and nail to protect your legal rights.
Call 216-522-1600 to talk with a Cleveland pedestrian crash lawyer about your situation.
Note: Our writers use outside sources when writing these posts. These outside sources include but are not limited to news outlet reports, local and state police accident reports, social media posts, eyewitness accounts, and other sources about accidents that take place in and around the Greater Cleveland area. We do not independently verify the facts surrounding this injury accident. If there is something inaccurate in our story, please notify us immediately so that we can correct the post as soon as possible. We will remove a story if requested.
Disclaimer: Our team of attorneys at Joseph Law Group has been helping injured victims and their families throughout the state of Ohio for decades. We hope that these posts will be a reminder to our community members to use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid and prevent being involved in a serious accident that results in injury. This is not a solicitation for business. None of the information in this post is intended to be medical or legal advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.
