Seaside, CA – On the morning of Monday, May 5, 2025, a pedestrian collision resulted in serious injuries to a male victim, according to KSBW.
The Seaside Police Department reports that the accident occurred near 1100 Hilby Avenue. Authorities have not yet provided an exact time of the incident.
According to preliminary investigations, the man was found incapacitated and partially in the roadway prior to being struck by a passing vehicle. The specific circumstances that led to the man being in the roadway have not been disclosed. Investigators are working to determine whether factors such as a prior medical emergency, alcohol, or other causes may have contributed to his presence in the traffic lane.
First responders rendered aid at the scene before transporting the man to a nearby hospital. Officials confirmed that he sustained serious injuries, though his current condition has not been updated as of Monday afternoon.
The driver of the involved vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. No arrests or citations have been reported at this time, and it is unknown whether impairment or speed were factors in the crash.
The names of the individuals involved have not yet been released.
Partial Liability in Pedestrian Accidents
California Law does not consider pedestrians to have the right-of-way under all circumstances, such as if they attempt to cross outside of a crosswalk. However, motorists are never relieved of the expectation to provide pedestrians with a Duty of Care toward their safety.
It may therefore be determined that a motorist is subject to only partial liability in a pedestrian accident. Should that be the case, they would be financially responsible for the victim’s recovery costs in proportion to their degree of liability.
