Miguel Leonides Garcia Killed in Tragic Pedestrian Crash on Broadway [Escondido, CA]

Escondido, CA (September 18, 2024) On Tuesday morning, 58-year-old Miguel Leonides Garcia was fatally struck in a pedestrian hit-and-run crash on Broadway.

According to the Escondido Police Department, the fatal hit-and-run happened on Broadway and Mission Avenue just after 6 a.m.

Reports say that a white “off-road style” SUV hit Garcia while the pedestrian was crossing the street.

After the collision, the driver, whose vehicle had a large spare tire and red jack attached to the rear, fled the scene, heading north on Broadway and then east on Lincoln Avenue.

Paramedics transported Garcia, an Escondido resident, to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Authorities are continuing their search for the driver.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sincere sympathies to the family of Miguel Leonides Garcia. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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The Bereaved Must Hire a Legal Representative

Despite the additional safety features on newer vehicles, accident rate continues to increase, rather than decrease.

Traffic accidents are a leading cause of death for individuals ages 5-64.

As a matter of fact, according to the NHTSA, two out of three motorists will be involved in an accident during their life.

That is why it is crucial to hire a legal representative.

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