[05-27-2023] San Diego County, CA – 3-Year-Old Child Struck and Killed by Vehicle in Chula Vista Parking Lot

A 3-year-old was fatally struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Chula Vista on Saturday evening, May 27, 2023.

According to the Chula Vista Police Department, the fatal collision occurred in the Chula Vista Shopping Center parking lot at 891 Showroom Place around 6:21 p.m.

The driver, 36 years old, struck the 3-year-old and stayed at the scene until Chula Vista Fire Department officers arrived. In the aftermath of the incident, it is unclear what exactly happened.

The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and later died in the Rady Children’s Hospital.

Drugs or alcohol are believed not to have contributed to this incident.

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It can be difficult to remain calm after losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident. Your actions and words can significantly affect the outcome of your claim against the at-fault party. The following steps will help you protect the value of your personal injury or wrongful death claim:

• Notify the appropriate authorities and request a copy of the accident report.
• Include details about the involved vehicle, the accident scene, injuries, and property damage.
• Obtain vital information about the vehicle’s license plate, driver’s license, and insurance card.
• Potential eyewitnesses’ names and contact information should be compiled.
• Keep track of all associated expenses.
• Consult a reputable attorney before speaking with an insurance adjuster or accepting a settlement offer.
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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Most pedestrian accidents are unavoidable, as are fatalities and severe injuries. Collisions threaten pedestrian safety.

Injuries and deaths caused by pedestrian collisions on U.S. roads are rising. Pedestrian incidents have accounted for most traffic fatalities in recent decades.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian fatalities rose 27% between 2007 and 2016, while all other traffic-related deaths declined 14%.

Statistics indicate that 88 people die every minute. A total of 137 thousand pedestrians were treated in hospitals for non-fatal injuries in 2017. In 2017, there were 5,977 pedestrian deaths in the United States.

Pedestrians in California are more likely to be injured or killed than those in other states. California recorded 55,000 pedestrian injuries and 6,514 pedestrian deaths in 2020.