Man Struck and Killed by Trolley in El Cajon
SAN DIEGO COUNTY -- A 48-year-old man was severely struck and killed by a trolley at an East County transit depot Wednesday, NBC San Diego reports. The man, whose name is withheld pending notification of his family, was hit by a trolley at about 2:30 p.m. just east of Arnele Avenue in El Cajon. People who have witnessed the collision reported that the man walked from the trolley platform onto the trolley tracks and into the path of an oncoming trolley. Lt. Frank Haye of the El Cajon Police Department stated that the trolley driver sounded the horn and activated the emergency breaks, while the pedestrian attempted to retreat back onto the trolley platform before he was struck. Authorities reported the pedestrian man died at the scene of the accident. The El Cajon Police Department will continue to investigate this dreadful accident to determine who is officially responsible and whether or not it could have been prevented. Anyone with information regarding this collision should call the El Cajon Police Department Traffic Division at (619)441-1645.
Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
While the investigation of the trolley accident occurring on September 28th is ongoing, the victim's family would be well-advised to contact a skilled and competent San Diego wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled incidents such as this one, can advise the family of their legal rights and best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for funeral/burial costs, future anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, and companionship, and other damages relating to tragic pedestrian accident.
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