Mariano Pulido Died In National City Pedestrian Accident With Pickup Truck Near The Intersection of East 24th Street at Highland Avenue
NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA (July 7, 2022) – A man identified as Mariano Pulido, 87, has died in a National City car accident by East 24th Street at Highland Avenue.
San Diego County police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Mariano Pulido was crossing the road when he was hit by the driver of a pickup truck making a left turn into the northbound lane.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim. Sadly, Mariano Pulido died due to the severity of his injuries.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In National City Car Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in the United States. According to NBC San Diego, “San Diego County numbers point 2018 as the worst year for pedestrian deaths in the past nine years, more than 100 people died at least 15 of those were hit-and-runs.” There are a number of factors that could potentially contribute to any pedestrian collision.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver intoxication
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21950, the driver of any motor vehicle shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian that is crossing in a lawfully marked crosswalk. A large number of pedestrian accidents are due to drivers that make turns without first checking their blind spots.
Pickup trucks are often used for commercial purposes such as landscaping. If the driver of a pickup truck was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful acts of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. There are a number of steps that should be taken after any collision.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough, independent investigation should be conducted.
The family of any victim that died in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a wrongful death claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. Sadly, though, insurance providers will often fight hard to deny liability for any collision. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A National City Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of Mariano Pulido. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a National City car accident? Our 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 those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into an accident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
