SAN DIEGO, CA (NOVEMBER 27, 2023): 42-year-old Stephen Debow has been pronounced dead after being severely injured by a vehicle in a pedestrian accident in North Park in the San Diego neighborhood.
San Diego Authorities reported that Debow had been hospitalized since the evening of Tuesday, November 20th when he was struck by a vehicle while walking in the intersection of Polk Avenue and Utah Street. Debow, from Del Mar, was discovered by responding paramedics in critical condition and was rushed to Scripps Mercy Hospital.
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Unfortunately, Debow succumbed to his injuries and died at the facility early Monday morning at around 3:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. It is unclear what the exact cause of death was.
A description of the vehicle or their involvement in any pending investigations has not yet been clarified. San Diego authorities will continue to work to discover the exact cause of this fatal pedestrian accident that killed Stephen Debow.
Liability In San Diego 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 Death of Stephen Debow
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Stephen Debow. 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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