RANCHO SAN DIEGO, CA – An accident in East County left one person dead and another injured on Friday evening, the San Diego Union Tribune reports.
The accident occurred at the intersection of state Route 94 and Via Mercado around 6:10 p.m.
The victim was travelling west on a 2003 Honda Shadow when he collided with a vehicle driven by a 56-year-old woman driving a 2017 Jaguar F-Pace.
The motorcyclist and his passenger were thrown from their bike. The motorcyclist, a 58-year-old man, was rushed to the hospital where he later passed away.
His passenger, a 54-year-old, suffered serious injuries.
If you were involved in a car accident along San Diego’s dangerous highways, the steps you take in the moments afterward are vital when you decide to file a claim. Before you do anything else, make sure everyone is safe and contact emergency services. Once everyone is accounted for, you should begin to gather evidence at the scene and exchange contact and insurance information with any other drivers involved. Next, contact local authorities to file an official accident report before anyone leaves the scene. Lastly, contact an experienced San Diego car accident lawyer from HHJ Trial Attorneys to find out if your case could be eligible for financial compensation. We can be reached through our online case information form or by phone at 1-888-50-LAWFIRM
