[12-06-2021] San Diego County, CA – U.S. Marine Killed After a Deadly Crash near Camp Pendleton

A U.S. Marine who was helping out two people involved in a prior crash was killed after getting hit on a freeway near Camp Pendleton on early Monday morning, December 6, 2021.

The fatal crash happened at approximately 3:22 a.m. in the area of South Las Pulgas Road near Camp Pendleton.

A southbound Ford Edge was lost control and crashed for unclear reasons. The car was disabled on the freeway with no lights on.

A U.S. Marine saw the initial crash and stopped to assist the driver and the passenger. Unfortunately, as the U.S. Marine was helping them, a box truck suddenly crashed into both the SUV and the U.S. Marine.

The U.S. Marine was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene. Meanwhile, the SUV driver and passenger were taken to an area hospital for treatment. Their condition and identities have not been disclosed.

After being released from the hospital, the SUV driver will be arrested on suspicion of various felonies.

The case is under further investigation.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

When pedestrians are involved in an accident, it is usually tragic and sometimes fatal. They don’t have the same level of protection from deadly accidents as drivers and people who ride on bikes.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association. since 2007, fatal traffic accidents have dropped by 14%, but the number of pedestrians killed in accidents has increased by 27%.

Every year at least 1,000 pedestrians and bicyclists are seriously hurt in San Diego. People who live in places where more people walk, like Downtown, Southeastern, and City Heights, are the hardest hit. Getting hit by a car is ten times more likely for them.

People in San Diego County died in more pedestrian accidents in 2013 than any other county in the state. Across California, 701 pedestrians died, and 54 pedestrians were killed in San Diego County. They made up a large part of the county’s 196 vehicular deaths.

San Diego County Accident Attorneys for Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

After losing a loved one from a deadly pedestrian accident, the victim’s family is encouraged to immediately file a wrongful death claim. California has a two-year statute of limitations which means that victims can only file a wrongful death claim up to two years since the accident occurred.

Wrongful death lawyers have the tools and knowledge to help you with your case. They can also help you fight with insurance companies to make sure you get paid fairly.

Arash Law is thought to be one of the best accident law firms in San Diego. They specialize in car accidents and all types of personal injuries, and they work hard to make sure their clients get the money they deserve. Our success rate in helping people hurt in an accident is unmatched at 98 percent. If we don’t win any money for you, you won’t have to pay us a penny. This is how it works:

The goal of our skilled legal team is to get you the best deal possible. Call one of our San Diego Car accident lawyers from Arash Law today at (619) 431-4840. Telephone and face-to-face consultations are always free of charge.