A 24-year-old driver suffered severe injuries and was taken to the hospital after a crash on Dayton Street in the El Cerrito area of San Diego on Friday night, October 17, as reported by the San Diego Police Department. The accident happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. at the crossing of Dayton Street and El Cajon Boulevard. Authorities reported that a Tesla Model Y traveling east turned left in front of a Honda Civic heading west. The collision occurred at the intersection, resulting in significant injuries for the Honda driver, who suffered a broken left femur and a lacerated liver. Upon the arrival of paramedics, they took the injured driver to a nearby hospital for care. Law enforcement officials stated that they did not consider impairment to be a contributing factor in the accident. They are encouraging anyone with details regarding the incident to reach out to San Diego Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. Summary of the Dayton Street Collision. Events like this highlight how rapidly intersection accidents can happen, even in well-known locations. Authorities are expected to examine whether the Tesla driver failed to yield the right-of-way to the other driver while making a left turn. According to California Vehicle Code 21801, drivers turning left must give way to any oncoming vehicles that are near enough to create a potential danger. Neglecting to follow this can lead to responsibility for any accidents that occur, regardless of the turning driver’s belief that they had ample time or space. Moreover, the Basic Speed Law may also be applicable.
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