SAN DIEGO, CA (October 3, 2022) – A male pedestrian was killed by in Bankers Hill by a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the Park West neighborhood, San Diego police said today.
Shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday, a 30-year-old male was driving a Penske truck north at 1800 Fifth Ave. when his truck veered to the right and swiped a park vehicle.
The Penske truck driver then went over the raised buffer curb and struck a male pedestrian sitting there, before hitting a building located on the east side of Fifth Avenue, police said.
The unidentified pedestrian died from his injuries at the scene, while the driver suffered significant facial injuries and was taken to a hospital, police said.
According to the police department, alcohol was a factor and the Traffic Division officers are investigating the collision. No further information on the incident was available.
[via City News Service]
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 Pedestrian Killed in Bankers Hill
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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