What else could've possibly happened?

In my pathetic effort to have a post corresponding to every single day, I'm going to link to this story.

Man struck by car responsible for damages
January 27, 2005

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- A man hospitalized with a possible skull fracture and other injuries after being struck by a car is being held responsible for damages to the vehicle.

Sergio Segundo Ruiz, 60, was hit Monday about 10:30 p.m. when he crossed an avenue, apparently without taking any precautions, said Jose Adan Reyes, an official from the city's traffic department.

Under local law, crossing the street with disregard for safety and approaching traffic is an infraction, Reyes said.

A city police officer was posted outside Segundo's hospital room. The owner of the 1986 Ford Taurus involved in the accident was freed and is awaiting payment for the damages, the extent of which was not released.

Well, that seems fair, but probably a little too fair. It's nice to see pedestrians getting some of the blame as well... from time to time. Lousy, careless jaywalkers.