Vista, CA (November 15, 2024) A deadly pedestrian accident occurred in Vista on October 23rd, 2024. 75-year-old Sergio Castaneda Mendoza was struck and killed at the intersection of Townsite Drive and East Vista Way, just after 10:00 p.m.
A 2024 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck was heading through the intersection of Townsite Drive and East Vista Way in Vista. As the pickup went through the intersection, Mendoza was crossing the street, according to reports. The Dodge struck Mendoza, knocking him to the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup, identified only as a woman, remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities during their investigation. They are working to determine what exactly happened at that Vista intersection on October 23rd.
Liability In Vista 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 the 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 suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
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gating A Pedestrian Accident In Vista
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Sergio Castaneda Mendoza, following this awful accident.
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