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CHULA VISTA -- According to 10 News, a 77-year-old man struck a bicyclist with his car just after 8:30 a.m. Thursday. The tragic Chula Vista incident happened on Fourth Avenue when the driver was exiting a parking lot at Rice Elementary. The bicyclist, whose name is being withheld, was taken to a local hospital, where died about an hour later from his injuries. Lt. Eric Thunberg indicated that it is not clear if the driver was an employee at the school, however, he reported that the bicyclist apparently had the right of way at the time of the collision.

Chula Vista Bicycle Accident Wrongful Death Liability

It is unclear why the driver was not aware of the bicyclist on the roadway. However, if police determine that negligent and unsafe driving prompted this fatal January 19th collision, the family of the victim would be well-advised to speak to a Chula Vista personal injury lawyer. A compassionate attorney knowledgeable in fatal bicycle collisions can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, hold the responsible party accountable for the death of the victim, and help the family recover the compensation they are entitled to for the unexpected and tragic loss of their loved one.

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VISTA - A female pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Vista Thursday morning, North County Times reports. The accident happened shortly after 6 a.m. North Melrose Drive, just south of West Los Angeles Drive. No other information was given regarding this devastating incident.

UPDATE: According to updated information provided by the North County Times, the woman tragically killed was identified as Syd Elane Pyne, 56, of Vista. It was reported that Pyne was struck by a 1997 Toyota Camry while she was crossing North Melrose Drive with her 25-year-old daughter. The driver told police that he did not see the women crossing until it was too late. Following the accident, Pyne suffered major injuries and died at the scene, and her daughter was not hurt in the incident.

Fatal Vista Pedestrian Accident Liability

Based on the limited information provided by the North County Times, it is not apparent what prompted the accident and who is responsible. Therefore, while the investigation remains ongoing, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Vista personal injury lawyer regarding their legal rights. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney can help the family understand and protect their rights in a wrongful death claim, work with independent investigators to further determine what happened and who is accountable for their loss, and advise them the best option to recover compensation for funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other related damages in this tragic accident.

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LA JOLLA - A body was found Wednesday morning outside of Jonathan's Market in La Jolla, CBS 8 reported. The victim, who was identified only as a man in his 70's or 80's, was pinned between a commercial trash bin and a wall in the 7600 block of Fay Avenue. Police looked at video surveillance and saw images of a tractor-trailer backing into the alley, leading them to believe the truck could have pushed the garbage bin into the man. The time of the accident was not clear; the body was discovered by an employee of Jonathan's Market at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. More information was not immediately available.

UPDATE: According to the San Diego Union Tribune, the victim was identified as 83-year-old Alfonso de Bourbon. De Boubon was fatally crushed when he was pinned in-between a garbage bin and a loading dock as a big-rig was backing up at about 6 p.m. Tuesday. Video surveillance showed the truck driver leaving the scene, but it is uncertain whether he or she knew what happened. However, if the driver was aware of the situation, he or she can be held liable for the victim's death and be criminally charged.

San Diego Fatal Accident Liability

Following a fatal incident such as this one, the family of the victim would be well-advised to consult with a San Diego personal injury lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney experienced in hit-and-run truck accidents can help protect the family's rights in a wrongful death claim, assist authorities in locating the driver involved in this horrific accident, and obtain the compensation the family is entitled to, which includes funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, loss of love, care, affection, support, and companionship. If the driver cannot be found, the family can obtain compensation through the victim's insurance, if he has one.

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CARLSBAD - The San Diego Union Tribune reported that a motorcyclist fatally struck a pedestrian Saturday night in Carlsbad. The male pedestrian, whose name is being withheld, was crossing El Camino Real, north of La Costa Avenue, when he was hit by a motorcyclist at about 6:40 p.m. The motorcyclist stopped after the collision and was not injured. However, the pedestrian was reported to have died at the scene of the accident.

Cause of the Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Carlsbad

There is no immediate information provided by news reports to determine who is responsible for this devastating accident or whether it could have been avoided. However, the Carlsbad Police Department will further investigate the January 7th collision and determine what happened and who is accountable.

Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

If the police concludes that the accident was due to negligence of the motorcyclist, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Carlsbad personal injury lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled pedestrian accidents in San Diego County, can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim, and ensure they are fully compensated for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.

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SAN DIEGO - 10 News reported Monday that a pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by an SUV on New Year's Day while she was attempting to cross a street in North Park. The accident happened at about 4:15 p.m. Sunday when Patricia Dora Martin, 82, of San Diego, was hit by a 2011 Toyota RAV4 traveling west on Howard Avenue near 30th Street. Martin sustained serious head injuries and died after being transported to a hospital at about 10 p.m. The driver, whose name was not released, was not cited following this devastating accident.

Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability

Pedestrian accidents can have complex and unique legal issues. And while the cause of the accident is undetermined by police, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a San Diego wrongful death lawyer. A knowledgeable attorney who has the experience in pedestrian accidents in San Diego County, can advise the family of their legal rights, help them in efforts to determine who may responsible, and ensure they are compensated for their tragic loss. Compensation in a personal injury claim can include funeral and burial expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.

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