Woman Walking Dog Died In Poway Car Accident With Pickup Truck Near The Intersection of Edgemoor Street and Midland Road
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA (December 4, 2022) – A woman walking a dog has tragically died in a Poway car accident with a pickup truck by Edgemoor Street and Midland Road.
San Diego County officials are saying that the accident took place on Saturday morning. A woman was walking a dog when she was hit by a Ford Ranger pickup truck.
The driver of the pickup truck said that he did not see the victim prior to the collision. Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the woman.
She was taken to the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido with critical injuries. Sadly, she was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For San Diego Pedestrian Accidents
San Diego County has one of the highest instances of pedestrian accidents in the United States. According to the San Diego city government, “On average, 1,000 pedestrians and bicyclists are hit and seriously injured each year in San Diego. Pedestrian collisions increased 20% in 2012 and fatalities almost doubled – these numbers have not decreased.” There are a number of steps that drivers should take in order to avoid hitting pedestrians.
- Drivers should slow down in areas with heavy pedestrian traffic.
- Drivers should check their blind spots before making turns.
- Drivers should be well-rested before heading out on the road.
Every driver has a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid pedestrians in the roadway. The vast majority of pedestrian collisions are avoidable and due to some amount of driver error. When a driver fails to slo down and hits a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. If a pickup truck driver was working at the time of a collision, the company that they were working for could be held at fault. Victims of pedestrian collisions tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries
Pedestrians are protected by a number of laws. The family of any person that is killed in a car accident may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover many of the expenses that come with the sudden loss of a loved one. However, it is common for drivers to deny all responsibility if they hit a pedestrian. This is why it is so important that all evidence is properly preserved after a crash.
Investigating A Poway Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our deepest condolences to the family of the woman killed in this pedestrian collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of the victim’s family.
Do you need more information about a Poway pedestrian 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 those rights are being protected. Whether you just have legal questions or need more information about a collision we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
