Woman Struck and Killed by Car in San Diego
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 COUNTY - An 85-year-old Ramona man tragically died of his injuries on Saturday, February 12, 2011, one day after he was hit by a pickup truck in Ramona, the Ramona Sentinel reported. The car vs. pedestrian accident occurred at 7:47 a.m. on February 11, 2011, at the intersection of Main Street (State Route 78) and Seventh Street. The victim, Manuel Alba, 85, suffered broken ribs, a fractured pelvis, and a major head injury. He was airlifted to Palomar Medical Center where he died Saturday. The cause of the fatal Ramona pedestrian accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol - El Cajon office. 
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