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[/profileleft]Crossing the street on foot is much more dangerous than many people realize. Despite the advancement of technology that has provided walking lanes, visual and audio signals and the like, a fatal pedestrian accident can occur at almost any time and in almost any place. Tragically, that’s what occurred on Thursday morning in Mira Mesa when a woman was killed and her companion seriously injured in a horrific crash. Details of the accident remain somewhat scarce, but police are continuing to investigate the situation. The fact that this whole terrible scene unfolded at a very busy intersection may or may not have had something to do with why it occurred. The area along the main thoroughfare is becoming notorious to locals based on the number of traffic accidents in general that occur there.
About the Fatal Pedestrian Accident
KGTV published a story regarding the crash. Those interested in reading it and watching the corresponding broadcast video can find it here. According to the report, the accident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday morning. An unidentified 59-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man were crossing the street at the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Marbury Avenue. At that point, a 26-year-old male was driving a Honda in an eastbound direction on Mira Mesa Boulevard.
According to statements from witnesses, the driver allegedly ran through a red light at the intersection. The Honda collided violently with the pedestrians. The woman was killed at the scene and the male suffered what were described as serious head injuries as well as a broken femur. Police arrived and questioned the driver. No word was given as to what the police determined to be the cause of the accident.
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San Diego Pedestrian Accident Statistics
First and foremost, we’d like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed in this accident. We’d also like to extend our thoughts for the man who was badly injured in hopes that he is able to make a recovery. Finally, we hope that the police investigation comes to a fast and just conclusion so that everyone involved in this terrible incident can begin the difficult work of moving on from a challenging situation.
In addition, this fatal pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding San Diego pedestrian accidents. Every year, more than 1,100 of these accidents take place. In 2015, 78 of these crashes led to at least one fatality. Over 1,000 crashes led to at least one injury. The numbers surrounding these crashes have remained remarkably consistent in recent years, as San Diego is a city with the climate and scenery that is amenable to walking.
The “Fatal 15” and This Fatal Pedestrian Accident
We recently featured Circulate San Diego’s list that is known as the “Fatal 15” intersections in San Diego. These intersections are the most dangerous in the county with regards to the likelihood of a fatal pedestrian accident. Those interested in reading the entire list can find it here. The intersection where this crash occurred is not on it. According to available data, a total of three pedestrian accidents took place on Mira Mesa Boulevard in 2015.
Of course, that doesn’t mean that this and other intersections nearby are not dangerous. Intersections on busy streets often invite problems because the streets tend to be wide and motorists tend to be moving at high rates of speed. This intersection does have a crosswalk and signals for pedestrians, so perhaps in the coming days we will learn more about how this crash occurred and who may have been at fault.
How a San Diego Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
When people are injured in pedestrian accidents, they tend to struggle with understanding what to do in order to make themselves as whole as possible. Many people have more than enough to handle with regards to their physical and emotional recovery from such a crash. Families who lose someone in a fatal pedestrian accident also typically find themselves at a loss in terms of how they should proceed for understandable reasons.
That’s why people in this position need to do what they can to focus on their physical and emotional recoveries. People who lose a loved one in a fatal pedestrian accident need to be able to come together as families and friends and grieve properly. This often leaves no time for dealing with insurance companies, medical bills and everything that’s involved with the legal process. Unfortunately, this can lead to mistakes on the part of those who are acting without the proper legal assistance.
If you or someone you love has been harmed in an accident, you need to seek the help of a San Diego personal injury attorney who understands what people are going through when they face this situation. You need to work with someone who has earned a strong track record of success in terms of obtaining justice for his or her clients. Contact Gomez Trial Attorneys today for a free case evaluation so that you can move forward with a better idea of how to proceed.
