[03-17-2023] San Diego County, CA – Male Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Vista

A pedestrian collision led to one man’s death in Vista on Friday night, March 17, 2023.

According to authorities, the deadly crash transpired around 8:00 a.m. near the intersection of Taylor Street and Cresthaven Drive.

Reports stated that a man driving a Ford Escape westbound on Taylor Street collided with a man crossing just east of the intersection. Paramedics rushed the victim to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of his next of kin.

Meanwhile, the Ford driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

It is unknown whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision, and further investigations are ongoing.

Fatal Pedestrian Collision Statistics

The Governors Highway Safety Association reports 7,485 pedestrian deaths in 2021, the highest number over four decades.

Speed-related pedestrian fatalities increased from 7.2% to 8.6% in 2020. Pedestrian safety is significantly affected by speed. The number of pedestrian fatalities rises with vehicle speed, reaching 90% at 58 mph.

A total of 5,937 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. By the end of the year, 88 people were expected to die every minute. Over 137,000 pedestrians were injured and needed medical attention in 2017.

Pedestrians are most likely to die in crashes and deaths in California. Nearly 14,000 pedestrians were injured in 2012, and 893 were killed.

Pedestrians should always use walkways, stay away from drugs and alcohol, and use caution when crossing parking lots and driveways. By following these guidelines, they can avoid accidents more often.

How Do You Obtain a Police Report After an Accident

You can obtain a police report for this accident by contacting the local police department. Your police department will be able to provide you with information about getting a copy of your report. If you cannot obtain your report directly from the police department, you may request it from us. Our online form can be filled out to do this.

After receiving your report request, we will begin the claims process without charging you anything upfront. Our team will assist you throughout this process until we have obtained all necessary documentation and information.

Reliable Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Vista

A pedestrian injured or killed in a car accident in California has the same rights as any other personal injury victim.

Our legal team can assist you in making your claim with insurance providers as effectively as possible to obtain the highest settlement possible.

You can rely on our Vista pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law, led by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., who are experienced in representing accident victims in court. Clients have received compensation totaling $500 million due to our efforts.

Call (888) 488-1391 or visit our website’s “Do I Have a Case?” section to schedule a no-cost consultation with one of our attorneys.