SAN MARCOS, CA – Authorities have identified the 53-year-old man who died last Thursday in a collision on South Rancho Santa Fe Road.
According to Fox 5 San Diego, Juan Camacho of Ontario died when a northbound 2016 Jeep Cherokee struck his southbound 2008 Lincoln MKZ head-on near the intersection with La Colusa Drive.
The medical examiner identified the cause of Camacho’s death as blunt force injuries.
The driver of the Jeep sustained minor injuries in the crash.
Police have not shared any additional details about what might have caused the driver of the Jeep to lose control of his vehicle.
The investigation is ongoing.
If you’ve been called to the scene of a loved one’s accident, there are several steps you should take immediately following the crash to protect your family’s rights and to ensure that any evidence from the accident is collected. First, if you can do so safely, move out of the roadway. Next, ask all of the motorists involved in the accident to provide you with their insurance information. Additionally, call the police to report the crash and to insist that an officer be dispatched to the scene to provide you with an official accident report, which will serve as important documentation should you choose to pursue legal recourse against the liable party. Finally, reach out to the San Diego area car accident lawyers from HHJ Trial Attorneys for a free consultation. You can call us at 1-619-INJURED or complete the contact form on our website for a callback.
For further information on our San Diego personal injury services, check out our online resource center.
