Female Pedestrian Died In Chula Vista Car Accident By Industrial Boulevard and Palomar Street
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA (January 29, 2022) – A woman was tragically killed in a Chula Vista pedestrian accident by Industrial Boulevard and Palomar Street.
San Diego County police officials are saying that the collision took place around 6:43 p.m. on Thursday. A woman was walking near the Palomar Trolley Station when she was hit by a car and thrown into eastbound lanes of traffic.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, the woman died due to the severity of her injuries.
The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability For Chula Vista Car Accidents
San Diego County has a high occurrence of pedestrian collisions. According to San Diego Vision Zero, “On average, 1,000 pedestrians and bicyclists are hit and seriously injured each year in San Diego. Residents living in neighborhoods where more people walk – Downtown, Southeastern and City Heights – are hardest hit. They are 10x more likely to be hit by a car.” There are many steps that cities can take to help prevent pedestrian collisions.
- Police officials should heavily enforce traffic violations likely to lead to pedestrian collisions.
- City officials should identify intersections and roads with a high rate of collisions.
- City officials should ensure that pedestrian crossings are well lit.
All drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The vast majority of pedestrian accidents involve some amount of driver error. The family of any person that is killed due to the negligent actions of a driver may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. A pedestrian accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Chula Vista Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this crash. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent other collisions like this.
Do you need more information about a pedestrian collision near the Palomar Trolley Station? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights are being protected. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
