Bernadette Jenel Grantling, 33, Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Washington Street in San Diego
33-Year-Old Bernadette Jenel Grantling Killed in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on Washington Street
San Diego, California (June 19, 2019) – 33-year-old Bernadette Jenel Grantling has been identified as the female party who was struck and killed by two police vehicles in San Diego late Saturday night.
The fatal crash, which was reported at about 11:03 p.m. June 8, occurred on Washington Street in the Hillcrest area.
As per the police report, the accident happened when Grantling was struck by two marked San Diego police cruisers crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk between West University Avenue and Front Street. The initial report showed that the San Diego Police Department officers were responding to a robbery in progress at the time of the crash.
Bernadette Jenel Grantling Fatal San Diego Pedestrian Accident on Washington Street
Grantling sustained severe injuries following the wreck. She was rushed to the UCSD Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is still gathering more evidence to identify the leading cause of the accident.
What You Should Know about Pedestrian Accidents
Accidents involving pedestrians usually result in severe injuries or death. Victims of pedestrian accidents sustain internal injuries, broken bones, as well as cuts and bruises. Internal injuries and broken bones can potentially cause death or incapacitation if not treated quickly.
Pedestrians are advised to use designated crosswalks when crossing streets and sidewalks when walking along the streets for their safety.
Some of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents include:-
- Failure of drivers to yield or stop for pedestrians who have the right of way.
- Speeding and reckless driving – Driving a car at higher than the designated speed limit and without regard to other road users makes it difficult for the driver to control the car in case of an emergency.
- Drunk driving which impairs a drivers reasoning, reaction times, and their general driving skills.
- In addition to these causes, pedestrians can contribute to accidents by being intoxicated, being engaged in distracted walking like talking on their phones, or texting.
In case you or your loved one was involved in a pedestrian accident, it is advisable to talk to a personal injury attorney. Feel free to ask any question that you may have concerning personal injury.
Pedestrian Death
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. We hope they will gather enough courage to accept the situation.
Despite having laws that control traffic and give pedestrians the right to use specified sections of the roads, a significant number of traffic accidents reported in California every year involve pedestrians. Victims of pedestrian accidents are at high risk of sustaining severe injuries and in the worst scenario, death.
When pedestrian accidents happen, liability may lie on the driver, the pedestrian, or both. Due to the complex nature of accidents, expertise is needed to determine what factors may have contributed to the event.
At Pacific Attorney Group, we not only provide excellent legal services, but we also connect our clients to other players including government agencies and insurance companies in the pursuit of justice.
If you lost your loved one in a pedestrian accident, reach one of our wrongful death attorneys for a free consultation. We can also provide a police report on the accident to the victim’s family on request.
