[10-06-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Pedestrian Crash Near Mission Center Road

According to the California Highway Patrol, a man was killed after getting struck by a pickup truck in the westbound lanes of I-8 late Thursday night, October 6.

The troopers arrived at the scene of the crash around 11:20 p.m. west of Mission Center Road.

Investigators discovered the man was struck by a tan Nissan pickup truck.

The pedestrian, who was declared dead at the scene, was also struck by an unknown number of additional vehicles.

According to CHP, the truck’s 71-year-old San Diego resident driver remained on the scene after the collision.

For about five hours, troopers blocked off several lanes of I-8 while they investigated the scene.

The truck driver was unharmed in this collision, and authorities believe he was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

According to CHP, it is unknown whether the pedestrian was under the influence of alcohol or drugs as of Friday morning.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

A pedestrian almost always suffers serious or fatal injuries when struck by a car. The victims of a car crash into a group of pedestrians are almost always the pedestrians themselves.

Both the number and severity of pedestrian deaths and injuries have been rising in recent years across the United States. Pedestrian fatalities have been steadily increasing over the past few years.

According to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the number of traffic fatalities as a whole decreased by 14% between 2007 and 2016, but the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 27%.

There were 5,977 people who lost their lives while walking in the United States in 2016. 88 deaths per minute were estimated as of late 2016.

Pedestrian injuries led to at least 137,000 trips to hospital emergency rooms in 2017.

Research shows that California has the highest rate of pedestrian fatalities and serious injuries.

There were 893 pedestrians killed, and over 14,000 were injured in California in 2012.

When motorists fail to yield to pedestrians or brake too abruptly, tragic results can be seen in the form of pedestrian deaths and injuries. The best course of action if you intend to pursue legal action is to consult an experienced legal counsel.

San Diego County Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

When approaching pedestrians, drivers must always use extreme caution, regardless of whether or not they are in a crosswalk. Pedestrians have the legal right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks at all times. The authorities are looking into the pedestrian accident to determine whether or not the driver violated any regulations.

A wrongful death suit can be filed against those at fault for a loved one’s death. A court may decide to award damages in a variety of scenarios.

Our San Diego County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law will advocate for you to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries.

If we’re serious about reducing the number of traffic accidents, reckless drivers must bear the consequences of their actions.

We have been regarded as one of the top car accident law firms in California. Set up a free case evaluation with our legal team at (888) 488-1391 or submit an online intake form to consult with our attorneys.