Teen Girl Hospitalized in Windsor Truck Accident Along Redwood Highway and Thrushing Avenue
WINDSOR, CALIFORNIA (September 26, 2025) – A 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after being hit by a pickup truck near the intersection of Redwood Highway and Thrushing Avenue.
Sonoma County officials are saying that the collision took place around 7:22 PM on Thursday. A 15-year-old girl was crossing the street when she was hit by a pickup truck in the intersection.
Paramedics were called to the scene to help the victim. She was rushed to a local hospital with numerous injuries. Those include fractures to the pelvis and both feet.
Authorities said that she sustained other trauma to her body, face, and head. She was airlifted to the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
A full investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing.
Liability for Windsor Pedestrian Accidents
Every driver in California must use caution to avoid hitting any pedestrian on the roadway. Many pedestrian accidents involving speeding drivers. According to California Civil Code 22350, “No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.” A driver may have contributed to a pedestrian collision through many different acts of negligence.
- Blind Spots: Drivers may fail to check their blind spots before turning at an intersection. Pedestrians have a naturally small profile and are more likely to be overlooked.
- Driver Intoxication: Drivers may be intoxicated by alcohol or other substances. What many drivers don’t realize is that many substances could impair their ability to operate a vehicle safely.
- Unsafe Lane Changes: Drivers may change lanes and collide with a pedestrian. Lane changes can be especially dangerous at intersections.
- Lights: Drivers may fail to engage their headlights, thereby making pedestrians difficult to see.
There could be several sources of negligence for any pedestrian accident. This is particularly true when the vehicle that strikes a pedestrian is a pickup truck. Vans, pickup trucks, and larger vehicles are often used for business purposes. Employers in California can be held vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their employees who were operating within the course and scope of their job duties.
Common Injuries Associated With Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are seriously injured or killed in car accidents each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Over 8,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2022. That’s about one death every 64 minutes. There were also an estimated 140,000 emergency department visits of pedestrians treated for non-fatal crash-related injuries in 2022.” There are many common injuries associated with pedestrian accidents.
- Broken Bones: The blunt force trauma from being hit by a car can break the bones of a pedestrian. Fractures in a person’s arms, legs, and pelvis are particularly common.
- Head Injuries: Many pedestrians are knocked to the ground after being hit by a vehicle. This puts victims at serious risk of hitting their head and sustaining a head injury.
- Lacerations: Pedestrians can be pulled underneath a vehicle or dragged after a crash. This may result in serious lacerations.
- Organ Damage: Many of the injuries associated with pedestrian accidents are not outwardly obvious. Victims may sustain major trauma to their internal organs.
It is crucial that victims of pedestrian accidents seek a thorough medical evaluation and follow-up care. A person’s injuries could easily worsen over time, especially if there are gaps in treatment. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a driver may be able to seek some measure of justice through a personal injury claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Windsor Pedestrian Accidents
We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our best wishes to the girl injured in this Windsor pedestrian accident. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the authorities. It is our sincere hope that the victim will be able to make a full recovery. Many questions remain unanswered at this time. What was the speed of the truck prior to this collision? Is there a history of accidents at this intersection?
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Windsor pedestrian accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of pedestrian accident attorneys is here to assist you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at 949-727-9300.
