Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Three Vehicles near Civic Center Drive
NATIONAL CITY, CA (October 25, 2018) – A man was killed Thursday evening following a pedestrian crash on Interstate 5. The identity of the victim is being withheld, pending notification of next of kin.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident took place at about 8:25 PM on the Civic Center Drive off-ramp from southbound Interstate 5. A man was attempting to cross from an unknown direction when he was struck by a Toyota RAV4.
The impact threw the pedestrian onto the freeway, where he was struck by two more vehicles. Unfortunately, the victim suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old woman driving the Toyota remained and cooperated with investigators.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the fatal crash and to identify possible contributing factors. Additional information will be released once it becomes available.
We at Sweet Law Group offer our heartfelt condolences and sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May he rest in peace.
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