SAN DIEGO, CA (July 22, 2022) – Errol Hunt, 82, was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on July 8 in the Allied Gardens neighborhood of San Diego, according to The San Diego Tribune.
Hunt was T-boned in his Toyota SUV around 4:05 p.m. on Mission Gorge Road near Princess View Drive according to San Diego Police Officer Robert Heims.
Firefighters were able to extricate the Errol Hunt from the wreckage and transport him to Sharp Memorial Hospital in Hillcrest where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police say that the Hunt was driving his SUV westbound on Mission Gorge Road and attempted to turn left when he was T-boned by a 34-year-old driver in a BMW.
A 22-year-old driving a Tesla was also involved in the crash, although the details of his involvement are currently unknown.
Police say that the BMW driver sustained only minor injuries and the Tesla driver was uninjured.
Police shut down Mission Gorge Road between Princess View Drive and Margerum Avenue while they investigated the crash, where the road remained closed for several hours.
We will update this story with more information when it becomes available.
Liability In San Diego Car Accidents
Despite improved safety measures for cars, motor vehicle accidents remain one of the leading causes of serious injury and death in the United States. According to the CDC, “more than 32,000 people are killed and 2 million are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a car accident including:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Dangerous turns
- Poorly designed roadways
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. This is especially true for commercial drivers that work for a city. A number of collisions are due to drivers that make dangerous left turns. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21801, the driver of any vehicle intending to turn left must yield the right of way traveling from the opposite direction close enough to pose a hazard.
If a negligent driver worked for a city, that city could potentially be liable in the event of an accident. Generally speaking, employers are vicariously liable for the negligent actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after a car accident.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- A thorough independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that has died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and funeral expenses. It is essential that evidence is properly preserved after a car accident. A car accident attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Errol Hunt’s Car Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Errol Hunt. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. A thorough investigation must be conducted for the sake of all who have lost so much.
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