San Diego, CA (April 30, 2020) - A crash took place at a stop-sign controlled intersection early on Tuesday, April 28th, in San Diego. The site of the accident was located at the 1700 block of 4th Avenue. For unknown reasons, the crash took place at around 11:20 a.m. and resulted in one driver at the scene being ticketed. 

Few details on the accident have been made public at this time. One driver reportedly ran into another car after failing to stop at a stop sign. At least one person was injured in the accident. 

No further details on the crash are known at this time. An investigation into the cause of the accident is being handled by the San Diego Police Department. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Stop Sign Crashes in San Diego

Intersection crashes account for around 40% of reported crashes each year. Nearly one-third of those accidents take place at intersections controlled by stop signs. There are more than 700,000 stop-sign collisions reported annually across the country. 

Even the most careful drivers can find themselves the victim of a serious accident. For most Californians, driving is the primary form of transportation, meaning the risk of a crash is always present. Despite this fact, most drivers are unsure of what to do in the event of a crash. 

A qualified San Diego car crash attorney can help injured parties pursue a personal injury claim after a collision. At the Coastal Legal Center, our legal team strives to help those harmed in collisions collect compensation to cover the medical treatment they need for injuries and other damages. Contact our law offices today at (619) 231- 0724 to see how we can help your case. 

Notes: Outside news sources were used to create this post. Subsequently, the details of the accident have not been independently verified by our own staff. If you find any false information in the story or would like the post to be removed, please inform us and we will correct the information or remove the post. 

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, Coastal Legal Center strives to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in San Diego. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.