EL CAJON - A female employee at the Villa Embasadora motel in El Cajon was killed Thursday afternoon when she was pinned against a wall by a car, 10 News reported. The fatal accident was reported on 1556 E. Main Street at about 1 p.m. on July 14, 2011. According to authorities, the housekeeper was on a break outside the motel when she was struck by the car. The 75-year-old driver reportedly thought the car was in park and accidentally stepped on the accelerator, causing the accident.
Pedal Misapplication Accidents
Accidents caused by "pedal misapplication" frequently result in serious injury or death. Just last month, an Escondido teenager suffered catastrophic injuries when an elderly driver, with the intent of hitting the brake pedal, accidentally stepped on the accelerator and jumped a curb and struck him. In March of 2010, a 40-year-old man was critically injured when he was run over by an elderly driver in a Costco parking lot. Pedal misapplication can occur from loss of sensation, prescription medication, dementia and other aging-related conditions.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If news accounts of this incident are accurate, the driver is likely responsible for the incident. While this devastating Villa Embasadora accident remains under investigation, the family of the woman who died would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable San Diego wrongful death lawyer. An attorney who has successfully handed pedal misapplication accidents can advise the victim's family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a wrongful death claim.
Sources: 10 News
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