La Mesa, CA (October 25, 2023) A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Tuesday morning, October 24th, on the Interstate 8 Freeway in La Mesa. The California Highway Patrol said the accident occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m., west of Baltimore Drive.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a witness reported seeing the pedestrian run onto the Interstate 8 Freeway and stand there. As they stood in the freeway, they were hit by a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. The collision occurred not far from Lake Murray in La Mesa. The driver of the pickup was heading east on the freeway until they hit the pedestrian.
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The pickup pulled over and waited for police officers to arrive. Officers arrived at the scene to find a pedestrian down on the freeway. Paramedics arrived only to announce the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver of the pickup was uninjured and cooperated with authorities following the accident.
Investigators are working the case to determine exactly what happened and why the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the freeway.
Liability In La Mesa 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 La Mesa
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this accident. 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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