Helen Gomez Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in San Marcos
Helen Gomez Accident on Smilax Road in San Marcos
San Marcos, California (April 19, 2019) – 61-year-old Helen Gomez, of San Marcos, died when she was struck by a car on Monday in San Marcos, a local news source reported.
Authorities said Gomez was walking her dog Monday evening on Smilax Road when she was hit by a car.
The driver involved fled the scene and left the victim on the ground with major injuries.
Fatal San Marcos Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident
Paramedics responded and took Gomez to Palomar Hospital where she died of her injuries on Tuesday.
The suspect car is believed to be silver in color and should have damage on the front bumper, grill, and hood.
Police are searching for the hit-and-run driver.
Pacific Attorney Group passes condolences to the family and friends of Helen Gomez. 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 at 1-800-358-9617 for a free consultation. We can also provide a police report on the accident to the victim’s family on request.
