Escondido, CA- Pedestrian Killed on Highway 78 After Hit-and-Run

Escondido, CA (April 4, 2019)- A hit-and-run accident left a woman dead on Wednesday at around 6:30 am. The crash happened at Highway 78 West close to Rock Springs Road.

The California Highway Patrol said that a 911 call was made reporting a person found on the right shoulder of the road. When medical personnel arrived, they found the pedestrian dead. She was described as a 26-year-old resident of Escondido.

The cause of the accident is unknown. Information about the vehicle that hit the pedestrian is unknown as well. Due to debris left at the scene, the vehicle is believed to be a green 2017 or 2018 Mercedes-Bens E-class sedan.

Anyone with further information about this crash should call the CHP at 858-637-3800.

We’d like to offer our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of the person killed in this crash.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study in 2016 that showed that intersections were the site of fatal pedestrian crashes just 18% of the time. This shows that most pedestrian accidents happen on roadway shoulders, while crossing roads, and in other places where drivers may not expect a pedestrian.

No matter where a pedestrian is walking, those in vehicles have a responsibility to stay alert. A pedestrian is much more vulnerable in an accident than a vehicle.

If you’ve lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident in California, you may need the support and guidance of skilled attorneys such as the lawyers at the Brady Law Group. With nearly three decades of experience with fatal accident cases, we are prepared to handle your case with both compassion and assertiveness. Please contact us at 866-478-6483.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.

Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.