Stockton, CA - Five Hurt in Pedestrian Collision on W Sonora St

Stockton, CA (May 20, 2025) – The Stockton Police Department responded to reports of a vehicle and pedestrian collision on Sunday afternoon, May 18.

According to the SPD, the incident happened on the 500 block of West Sonora Street. When crews arrived at the scene, they found five adults who had been struck by the vehicle. Officials said that all five pedestrians, ages 40, 41, 56, 62, and 67, had been transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. In the meantime, witnesses were requested to come forward if they had any further information on the accident, and the inquiry is currently underway.

Our thoughts are with the injured victim in hopes of his full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

Speeding, driver distraction, and failure to yield routinely turn California’s intersections into dangerous places for pedestrians. Even though state law grants those on foot the right-of-way in marked or unmarked crosswalks, many motorists misjudge stopping distance or glance at a phone, leaving walkers no time to react. The result is often catastrophic, sometimes fatal.

Injured pedestrians and grieving families can file personal-injury or wrongful-death claims to recover hospital bills, rehabilitation costs, lost earnings, and harder-to-measure losses such as emotional distress and diminished quality of life. Because California applies pure comparative negligence, compensation remains available even when the pedestrian bears some fault; that percentage simply reduces any award. Most claims must be filed within two years of the crash, so waiting too long can forfeit vital rights.

An attorney experienced in pedestrian-injury litigation can shift the burden away from victims by securing traffic-camera footage, interviewing witnesses, working with reconstruction specialists, and documenting long-term care needs before negotiations begin. Countrywide Trial Lawyers manages each of these tasks, allowing clients to concentrate on healing while we pursue every avenue for the financial recovery needed to rebuild after a devastating street-corner collision.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian accident, seeking legal counsel promptly can be a vital step toward recovery and justice. Reach out to our pedestrian accident lawyers at your earliest convenience if you've been hurt or lost a loved one in a pedestrian crash. Call us at 844-844-9119 to get the compassionate, tailored advice you deserve after an accident that has turned your life upside-down, resulting in your injuries, a loved one's death, or other damages.