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SAN DIEGO, CA (October 7, 2022) – Authorities today sought to determine the events that led to a late-night traffic accident that killed a 71-year-old pedestrian on Interstate 8 in Mission Valley.
The San Diego man was walking on the westbound side of the freeway near Mission Center Road for unknown reasons when a Nissan pickup truck hit him shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
At least one other vehicle then struck the man, CHP public-affairs Officer Jesse Matias said.
The pedestrian, whose name was withheld pending family notification, died at the scene.
The accident left lanes closed on the interstate in the area for about five hours, Matias said.
[via City News Service]
Liability In Mission Valley 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 facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating the Pedestrian Tragically Killed on I-8 in Mission Valley
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the elderly pedestrian who was 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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