EL CAJON, CA – A woman was killed on Wednesday evening after being struck by a DUI suspect in El Cajon, Fox 5 San Diego reports.
The crash occurred on the 600 block of North Second Street around 8:50 p.m. The victim was standing on the sidewalk when a northbound 2006 Hyundai Sonata drove onto the sidewalk and struck her.
She was then rushed to Sharp Memorial Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
The driver continued on before coming to a stop on Naranca Avenue. The 22-year-old man behind the wheel was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of a narcotic controlled substance.
If you’ve been hurt as a pedestrian in El Cajon, the actions you take afterward can determine the sucess of your personal injury case. Before you do anything else, make sure everyone involved is safe and get out of the road. Contact first responders right away, then exchange contact and insurance information with any other drivers involved and gather relevant evidence from the scene. Officers will arrive to take down an official report of your accident, which will prove to be a key piece of evidence when you file your claim. Finally, contact HHJ Trial Attorneys at 1-888-50-LAWFIRM to discuss your options with one of our premier San Diego car accident lawyers.
