Pedestrian Fatality Near Rancho Santa Fe

A woman has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after allegedly hitting a nanny who was pushing a baby stroller in a pedestrian crosswalk.

It happened in early February in Torry Highlands.

Authorities have also charged the driver for failing to stop at a red light, and failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

The accident happened at the intersection of Camino del Sur and Via Verrazzano, killing one adult and severely injuring a toddler.

Witnesses at the scene tell local television news stations that a female bicyclist pulled the toddler out from under the stroller. Witnesses also report hearing the driver screaming after the accident.

San Diego Pedestrian Accidents

San Diego Pedestrian accidents are, unfortunately, quite common. In fact, children are at highest risk for pedestrian accidents.

If you or your child has been involved in a pedestrian accident, it is important that you contact a knowledgeable injury attorney who knows the law inside and out. Don’t rely on just anyone to prosecute. Hire an experienced attorney – like San Diego Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Steven Elia. Steven can handle your claim and get you the compensation you deserve.

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Mr. Elia has extensive litigation experience having appeared at more than 1,000 civil hearings including jury and bench trials, over 500 depositions, and hundreds of mediations. Some of his cases have made national headlines. He specializes in personal injury, business law and civil litigation in and around San Diego.

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