George Flores Killed in El Cajon Pedestrian Accident on E Main Street
George Flores ID’d as Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle on East Main Street in El Cajon
El Cajon, California (June 4, 2021) – The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night in El Cajon as George Joseph Flores, 60, of El Cajon.
The deadly accident occurred in the 1900 block of East Main Street at around 10:21 p.m. Thursday, June 3.
According to police, Flores was trying to walk across East Main Street when he was struck by a gray Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on E. Main Street from Pepper Drive.
Following the crash, Flores was thrown about 50 feet.
Man Killed in El Cajon Pedestrian Crash on E. Main Street
Flores was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased despite life-saving measures performed by the medical personnel.
Police said the vehicle involved in the accident appeared to have been driven without headlights when the collision occurred.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.
Police said alcohol and drugs were not suspected to be factors in the incident.
The El Cajon Police Department is investigating the incident.
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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