San Diego, CA: Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-8 near Japatul Valley Road, Jan 19
1 Killed in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on 8 Freeway near Japatul Valley Road
San Diego, California (January 19, 2019) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a car in San Diego early Saturday morning.
According to a local news source, the accident occurred on the westbound lanes of Interstate 8 freeway near Japatul Valley Road at about 5 a.m.
The authorities said the pedestrian had been walking on the I-8 mountain corridor when he was struck by a car.
The unidentified pedestrian sustained fatal injuries at the scene of the accident.
No further information was provided.
An investigation is underway.
Our sincere sympathies go to the family and friends of the deceased. We wish them courage during these trying moments of losing their loved one.
The law requires motorists to slow down as they approach crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. Motorists are also expected to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians at controlled intersections. In the event of a pedestrian accident, the authorities will carry out an investigation to establish if the driver may have violated these traffic rules. The authorities may conduct a sobriety test on the driver to establish if the motorist had been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If an investigation conclusively proves that negligence on the part of the motorist was a factor in the accident, the victim’s family are advised to file a case in court. The Pacific Attorney Group has a team of experienced litigators who will help the clients in the pursuit of justice. Call us today at 1-800-358-9617
