El Cajon, CA- Pedestrian Dead After Crash on Hwy 67 Near the 8 Fwy

El Cajon, CA (June 11, 2019)- A homeless pedestrian was killed after being hit by a pickup truck near the 8 Freeway on Highway 67.

California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Christy reported that the pedestrian passed away at approximately 3:37 am. The pedestrian was reportedly pushing a shopping cart in the southbound lanes of the highway when a Ford F-150 truck hit him.

According to reports, the 27-year-old truck driver, an El Cajon resident, was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian in the highway lanes. He remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities.

Officer Christy stated that drugs and alcohol were not involved in the crash, though it is unknown whether the pedestrian was intoxicated at the time.

Family members of the unidentified victim are asked to contact authorities.

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this time.  Our thoughts are with them.

Common Causes of Pedestrian Crashes in California

All drivers must yield to pedestrians at all times in California. Despite this law, pedestrian accidents occur all to frequently. Many crashes happen due to distracted drivers. Many drivers are used to looking out for other vehicles rather than pedestrians on the road. Negligent drivers who fail to remain alert on the road endanger themselves and others. Simple distractions such as texting can cause a pedestrian accident. Removing one’s eyes from the road for just a few seconds can result in a life-changing or fatal crash.

The Brady Law Group is committed to the belief that victims of pedestrian accidents and the families of those lost in pedestrian accidents must never take on the financial burden of an accident due to a distracted driver. If you’ve lost a family member in a pedestrian accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for funeral costs, lost wages, and more. To reserve a complimentary consultation with one of our pedestrian accident attorneys, call us at 866-478-6483 today.

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.