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i was standing at a stop sign in front of my complex. i was looking to the left for the incoming traffic to pass so i can make a right on to the main road. The conditions were clear and sunny. my windows were not defrosted. when i started to make the right i accidentaly hit the pedestrian with my RIGHT side of the car not noticing him walking. i immediately got out of the car and went over to help the person up. 2 cars pulled in and started claiming they witnessed the accident. when the police showed everyone explained their sides of the story. the pedestrian claimed he was hurt and was taken to the hospital. the police officer gave me a careless driving ticket and said to appear in court.
In the police report:
vehicle 1 was stopped at the intersection. v#1 was attempting to make a right turn. driver of v#1 stated he was blinded by the sun and did not see the pedestrian attempting to cross road. an independent witness stated that v#1 window was completely covered with frost. v#1 pulled out and struck pedestrian. driver of v#1 was issued a summons. the pedestrian was complaining of pain in his leg and transported to the hospital.
first witness said, "a car was stopped at intersection waiting to turn right. a pedestrian was waiting to cross intersection. both proceeded at same time. car struck pedestrian in leg. he fell and appeared hurt but not critical. myself and driver helped him to his feet then sat him down in car. called 911. note: sunny intersection.
second witness said, "from about 200' saw vehicle strike elderly man. he was hit by the LEFT front quarter of vehicle. when i stopped i noticed windshield was not defrosted.
now i dont know wat to do or how to approach this situation. should i hire a lawyer? is it worth getting a lawyer? should i plea not guilty? please help. thank u.
i was standing at a stop sign in front of my complex. i was looking to the left for the incoming traffic to pass so i can make a right on to the main road. The conditions were clear and sunny. my windows were not defrosted. when i started to make the right i accidentaly hit the pedestrian with my RIGHT side of the car not noticing him walking. i immediately got out of the car and went over to help the person up. 2 cars pulled in and started claiming they witnessed the accident. when the police showed everyone explained their sides of the story. the pedestrian claimed he was hurt and was taken to the hospital. the police officer gave me a careless driving ticket and said to appear in court.
In the police report:
vehicle 1 was stopped at the intersection. v#1 was attempting to make a right turn. driver of v#1 stated he was blinded by the sun and did not see the pedestrian attempting to cross road. an independent witness stated that v#1 window was completely covered with frost. v#1 pulled out and struck pedestrian. driver of v#1 was issued a summons. the pedestrian was complaining of pain in his leg and transported to the hospital.
first witness said, "a car was stopped at intersection waiting to turn right. a pedestrian was waiting to cross intersection. both proceeded at same time. car struck pedestrian in leg. he fell and appeared hurt but not critical. myself and driver helped him to his feet then sat him down in car. called 911. note: sunny intersection.
second witness said, "from about 200' saw vehicle strike elderly man. he was hit by the LEFT front quarter of vehicle. when i stopped i noticed windshield was not defrosted.
now i dont know wat to do or how to approach this situation. should i hire a lawyer? is it worth getting a lawyer? should i plea not guilty? please help. thank u.