A 54-year-old woman died Sunday night after she was struck by a Honda Odyssey minivan while crossing the street in Mira Mesa. The Mira Mesa pedestrian accident occurred at about 7:45 p.m. April 11th on Camino Ruiz, near Zapata Avenue. The victim was identified as Ruthann Lafever, of San Diego.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Ruthann Lafever and everyone that knew and loved her. Please keep her family in your prayers during this surely difficult time.
Pedestrians are prone to catastrophic injury or death any time they are struck by a vehicle. The faster the vehicle is driving the more serious the injuries and the higher likelihood of a fatality. Police are investigating the cause of the crash and whether or not the driver was speeding, distracted, or under the influence of alcohol. It is also possible that the pedestrian was at fault. Based upon the news reports in the San Diego Union Tribune, it is not clear exactly how the accident happened.
Who Was At Fault?
If the driver of the minivan is determine to be at fault for this Mira Mesa pedestrian accident, he may be held liable for the wrongful death of the victim in a civil claim. The family of the victim would be advised to speak to an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney familiar with the unique fault and liability issues in pedestrian accidents can make sure the legal rights of the family are protected and advise the family of their best course of action in handling communications with the insurance company.
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