San Marcos, CA (March 11, 2023) – A pedestrian has lost their life following a car crash involving a garbage truck that took place on Friday morning in San Diego County.
The accident was reported at approximately 11:58 a.m. on March 10.
Reports from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department show that a garbage truck was backing into a scale at the EDCO Recycling Buyback Center in the 200 block of South Las Posas Road when they struck a pedestrian.
The pedestrian was fatally injured due to the crash. Authorities arrived at the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.
The driver of the truck, who did not suffer any injuries in the crash, remained at the scene.
The Sheriff’s Department is currently investigating the accident.
Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California
Statistics from 2018 show that approximately 958 pedestrians lost their lives as a result of car crashes in the state of California. This number accounts for nearly 25 percent of all fadeout accidents reported in the state each year. The unfortunate truth is that the majority of pedestrian accidents that occur in our state are preventable. Drivers who are reckless and negligent continue to be the leading factor in many of these accidents every year. Common causes of fatal pedestrian accidents include:
- Operate their vehicles at a high rate of speed: when drivers are speeding while traveling in areas that are occupied by pedestrians, they are likely to lose control and strike others. Unfortunately, speeding can make it nearly impossible for drivers to maintain control of their vehicles in order to avoid a collision involving pedestrians.
- Fail to yield to others: when drivers fail to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, they can crash into them and cause serious injuries or death. Unfortunately, innocent people continue to lose their lives every day as a result of these accidents.
- Run red lights at intersections: drivers who run red lights and intersections are passed through stop signs can cause severe harm to pedestrians. At intersections, pedestrians are generally afforded a go signal that allows them the opportunity to cross the road safely. When motorists do not follow the posted signs, red lights, or other Control devices at intersections, they can crash into them and cause devastating injuries.
The unfortunate truth is that the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is one of the most difficult things for anyone to deal with. After losing a loved one fatal pedestrian crash, you must act quickly to protect your legal rights in order to provide yourself with the best chance of getting justice.
Our award-winning attorneys at Wilshire Law Firm have decades of combined experience helping our clients seeking compensation for their wrongful death cases and will provide exceptional service throughout each step of the process. Contact us today at 800-358-1884 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about what we can do for you during this difficult time in your life.