14-Year-Old Boy Died In Hit-And-Run Car Accident In Escondido By The Intersection of Valley Parkway and Grand Avenue
ESCONDIDO, CALIFORNIA (June 30, 2022) – A 14-year-old boy has tragically died in an Escondido car accident by the intersection of Valley Parkway and Grand Avenue.
San Diego police officials are saying that the accident took place around 9:27 p.m. on Saturday. A boy was in the middle of the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle.
That driver fled the scene and is currently being sought by police. Despite life-saving care, the boy died due to his injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Escondido Car Accidents
Far too many pedestrians are killed or injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the CDC, “More than 7,000 pedestrians were killed on our nation’s roads in crashes involving a motor vehicle in 2020. That’s about one death every 75 minutes.” Elderly people and young children tend to be at the greatest risk in pedestrian collisions. There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to a pedestrian collision.
- Drunk driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
- Speeding
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care to avoid hitting pedestrians. This is true even if those pedestrians are in the middle of the roadway. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A California Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the boy killed in this collision. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family. The driver responsible for this crash should do the right thing and turn themselves in.
Do you need more information about an Escondido car accident? Our team of pedestrian safety advocates are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that hit-and-run drivers are held to account for their actions. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
