Adelaida San Miguel Struck, Killed by Vehicle at Strip Mall on Poway Road in Poway
Adelaida San Miguel ID’d as Woman Killed in Poway Pedestrian Accident at Strip Mall on Poway Road
Poway, California (March 9, 2021) – A friend has identified the woman who died after being struck by a semi-tractor trailer Wednesday morning in Poway as Adelaida San Miguel, 81, of Poway Villa.
The deadly accident happened at around 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, at a Strip Mall located in the 13300 block of Poway Road.
San Miguel was walking to Grocery Outlet in the shopping center when she was hit by a northbound semi-tractor trailer. She was dragged approximately 50 feet and then ran over by the semi-tractor trailer.
San Miguel died at the scene.
Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected factors in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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