[07-04-2023] San Diego County, CA – Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Lemon Grove

A male pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Lemon Grove on Tuesday night, July 4, 2023.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department responded to the accident reported on Massachusetts Avenue near Main Street shortly before 10:10 p.m.

The pedestrian was allegedly struck by a car while crossing a street outside a crosswalk. He died before he could be transported to the hospital. As for the vehicle’s driver, he was sent to the hospital with unknown injuries.

The authorities haven’t yet identified the people involved in the accident.

According to the investigation, alcohol and drugs were not involved in the incident.

Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in San Diego County

Equal legal protections are afforded to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and occupants in California. You may be entitled to compensation if you were injured or a loved one was killed as a pedestrian due to a driver’s negligence.

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What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident

Whether you are the injured or the family of the killed victim, it is essential to realize that your words and actions starting at the accident site can substantially affect the outcome of your claim or lawsuit. Consider the following recommendations to maximize the value of your injury claim:

• Call the police after the accident, and make sure the officer creates an accident report.
• Document your injuries, the accident scene, property damage, weather conditions, road conditions, and the vehicle that struck you.
• Take a picture of the driver at fault’s license, insurance card, and license plate.
• Obtain all eyewitnesses’ names, contact information, or anyone who has seen anything.
• Immediately visit a doctor or other healthcare professional and inform them of all affected parts of your body.
• Keep a journal detailing your injuries and recovery. Describe how you feel, the treatment you receive, and the costs you pay.
• A lawyer should be consulted before accepting a settlement offer from an insurance adjuster.
• Stay off social media. Please don’t post about your accident or its circumstances.
• Contact a trustworthy pedestrian accident lawyer in California as soon as possible to discuss your case.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

Due to their vulnerable position, pedestrians have a substantially increased risk of suffering severe injuries or even death in accidents. Recent data reveals an alarming increase in pedestrian fatalities and vehicle-related damages throughout the United States.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), pedestrian fatalities increased by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14%.

In 2017 alone, 5,977 individuals died while walking in the United States, averaging 88 daily pedestrian deaths. Additionally, there were approximately 137,000 non-fatal pedestrian injuries that required hospital treatment.

A recent study emphasized that California carries the highest risk for pedestrian injuries and fatalities compared to other states. In 2020 the California Department of Transportation reported 55,000 pedestrian accidents and 6,516 pedestrian deaths.