Marcial Astorga Killed in El Cajon Pedestrian Accident on Highway 67 near 8 Freeway
Marcial Astorga Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Highway 67 near 8 Freeway in El Cajon
El Cajon, California (June 21, 2019) – A man was killed in a pedestrian accident in El Cajon early Friday morning.
According to a local news source, the accident happened at about 3:37 a.m. on Highway 67 near Interstate 8 Freeway.
As per the report, 69-year-old Marcial Cruz Astorga was walking across the highway when he was hit by a Ford F-150 pickup truck.
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Astorga sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 27-year-old male driver of the pickup truck remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
No other information was provided.
An investigation to determine the cause of the accident is underway.
We at Pacific Attorney Group offer our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
Every year, several traffic accidents are reported in California. Unfortunately, these accidents result in many fatalities and even more injuries. The causes of many of these traffic accidents include distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving and failure to observe traffic laws. It is evident that negligence on the part of motorists is the leading cause of these accidents.
From the report above, the circumstances surrounding the traffic collision remain unclear. However, the authorities will gather information including witness statements to determine the cause of the accident.
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What You Need to Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are always the most vulnerable segment of traffic. Data collected by The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) indicates that about 5000 pedestrians are killed in accidents and over 70000 injured annually. Although motorists shoulder most of the blame for these types of accidents, pedestrians are sometimes liable for these accidents.
In the event of an auto-pedestrian accident, parties are encouraged to note down as much information as possible about the accident. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the scene incident. Witness statements and police reports are also very important and should be collected promptly. The injured party can then approach a qualified personal injury attorney who will help them evaluate and pursue a claim. The injured pedestrian may recover damages including past and future wage loss, pain and suffering and all past and future medical expenses. If a pedestrian is killed in the collision, their families can pursue full compensation for their economic losses resulting from the death.
