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SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Union Tribune and 10 News reported that a 22-year-old-woman was struck by a car while crossing the street in the Lincoln Park area of San Diego. The accident occurred after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday on Logan Avenue, just near 49th Street. Officer Dino Delimitros of the San Diego Police Department stated that the woman sustained massive internal and head injuries after she was struck by a Toyota Camry driven by a 50-year-old man. The woman, whose name has not been released, tragically succumbed to her injuries a short time later.

UPDATE: According to a press release, the woman who was struck and killed in this terrible incident has been identified as Daniela Lopez of San Diego. The San Diego County Coroner's Office reported that Lopez was transported to a trauma center after the accident, but could not be revived after aggressive resuscitative efforts.

San Diego Pedestrian Accident Liability

Based on the information obtained through news reports, it is unclear what happened and who is responsible for this February 28th accident. Therefore, as the investigation of this accident is being investigated, the victim's family would be well-advised to seek a San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer at Estey Bomberger. A compassionate and caring attorney who has protected the legal rights and obtained the maximum compensation for families pursuing a wrongful death claim, can absolutely do the same for the family of the victim involved in this tragic pedestrian accident. For a free consultation about your legal rights and a case evaluation, an experienced attorney can be contacted at (619) 312-4399.

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SAN DIEGO - The San Diego County Coroner's Office reported in a press release that a 62-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Honda Civic in the Middletown area of San Diego. At about 9:25 p.m. Saturday, the woman was walking east in a marked crosswalk at the intersection of Reynard Way and Redwood Street when the driver of a Honda - a 75-year-old woman - failed to yield and hit her.

The collision caused the woman to be thrown onto the street where she then suffered "blunt force injuries." Following this horrific accident, she was taken to UCSD Medical Center, where she later died due to her injuries. The female pedestrian's name is currently being withheld until her family is notified.

UPDATE: The 62-year-old woman involved in this pedestrian accident has been identified as Gabriela Alexandrescu of San Diego, the San Diego County Coroner's Office reported.

Cause of the February 25th Pedestrian Accident

Based on the information provided by news reports, it appears the driver may be at fault for failing to yield to the pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. Yet, it is uncertain what caused the driver to hit the pedestrian, police officials will determine contributing factors that led to this tragic incident.

San Diego Car vs. Pedestrian Accident Liability

There are many reasons why drivers fail to yield to pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. These reasons are distracted driving to due using a cell phone, GPS device, driving under the influence of alcohol, and not being aware of their surroundings. Now, if police officials conclude that the driver is held liable for the accident, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Diego pedestrian accident lawyer. A compassionate and understanding attorney who has handled wrongful death claims, can ensure the family's legal rights are protected, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss.

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SAN DIEGO - A head-on car accident along State Route 76 killed one person and left two others injured this morning, CBS 8 News reports. The tragic crash occurred west of Adams Drive in Pauma Valley, when the driver of a 2003 Acura RSX traveling westbound lost control of her vehicle, veered onto oncoming eastbound traffic and collided with a 2006 Suzuki Forenza.

Following this February 25th accident, the drivers of the vehicles were taken to a hospital for further treatment. A passenger in the Acura was also transported to a hospital, but later died due to his injuries. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved in this tragedy. No further information were released regarding the names and ages of the individuals involved in the crash.

UPDATE: According to the San Diego County Coroner's Office, the passenger tragically killed in this car crash has been identified as 77-year-old Woo C. Chong of Los Angeles.

San Diego Car Accident Liability

In a serious car accident where the cause is unclear, the victims or family of the victims would be well-advised to speak to a knowledgeable and experienced San Diego car accident lawyer. An attorney who has handled numerous personal injury and wrongful death claims, can help the victims and families protect their legal rights to recover the compensation they are entitled to. Compensation can include and are not limited to, medical care expenses, lost wages, loss of love, care, support, and companionship.

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SAN DIEGO - A 21-year-old man suffered a broken femur and broken collarbone in a collision Tuesday afternoon in the Barrio Logan area, 10 News reported. The accident, which involved the motorcycle, and a Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was reported at the collision of Main Street and Vesta Street, at 4:47 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.

According to news reports, the victim was riding eastbound on Main Street when the Chevrolet, travelling westbound, turned left in front the motorcycle's path, onto Vesta Street. The cause of the collision remains under investigation by the San Diego Police Report Traffic Division. It is unclear how fast the car or the motorcycle were travelling when the crash occurred.

Motorcycle Accident Personal Injury Liability

If the investigation determines that the driver of the Chevrolet is responsible for causing this crash, by failing to yield to the right-of-way of the motorcyclist, the driver may be liable for the victim's injuries. Compensation recovered in a San Diego motorcycle accident personal injury claim may include damages for medical care, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. Following a serious injury accident such as this one, the victim or his family would be well-advised to contact a San Diego personal injury lawyer for a free consultation. A skilled attorney can review the accident report, and advise the victim and his family of their best course of action following this January 31st accident.

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