A 35-year-old San Diego woman died early Friday morning after she was struck by a station wagon along the 4600 block of Market Street in San Diego. The woman had parked her Kia Sephia along the side of the road and was getting out of her vehicle when she was struck by the hit-and-run vehicle, which was travelling eastbound on Market Street at a "high rate of speed." The accident was reported on Market Street near 47th Street in Chollas View at about 2:17 a.m. February 19. According to San Diego County Medical Examiner, the victim was thrown across several vehicles and came to rest under the back of a Ford Truck.
The suspect vehicle was described as an older model Japanese-make station wagon that is either blue or bluish purple. Police believe the vehicle will be missing part of the front bumper, which remained at the scene. The passenger front window was also broken, and some of the red paint from the victim's car may have transferred onto the hit and run vehicle. The driver is believed to be in his 50's with white or gray curly hair. Anyone with information is urged to contact San Diego Police.
Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in injury or death is against the law, and in this situation, the driver had every obligation to stop. We hope for the sake of the victim's family that the driver will be located or will turn himself in quickly. While this accident remains under investigation, the family of the woman killed would be well-advised to speak with a San Diego wrongful death lawyer about their rights and options. An experienced attorney can possibly aid in the investigation and explain to the family how the victim's own insurance policy may apply in this situation.
Source: SignonSanDiego.com
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