El Cajon, CA (October 17, 2023) A female pedestrian was struck and Killed in El Cajon on Monday, October 16th, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The fatal collision occurred just before 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of Roanoke Road and East Main Street.
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A 28-year-old woman was walking in the intersection when a 2016 Kia Soul hit her. An officer arrived at the scene to find the pedestrian unconscious and began CPR until the paramedics arrived, Lt. Darrin Forster with the El Cajon Police Department told City News Service. The woman was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Lt. Forster said they do not suspect drugs or alcohol to be factors in this collision.
Liability In El Cajon Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
-Speeding
-Drunk driving
-Driver distraction
-Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the factors of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In El Cajon
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this collision. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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