SAN DIEGO, CA (November 11, 2022) – A 70-year-old man died today after being hit by a truck and getting pinned underneath the vehicle in Mira Mesa, authorities said.
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The incident took place near Polaris Drive and Capricorn Way at around 7:30 a.m., the San Diego Fire Department said. Crews arrived at 7:37 a.m. and were able to get the man out from under the truck, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
A Sigalert was issued closing Capricorn Way at Polaris Drive and the roadway was expected to be closed for several hours.
The truck’s driver remained on the scene and the investigation was ongoing, according to authorities.
We will continue to update this story with more information when it becomes available.
At Accident News Now extend our condolences to the family of the man tragically killed in this collision.
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Liability In San Diego Pedestrian Accidents
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Investigating the Pedestrian Killed in Mira Mesa
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the man tragically 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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