49-Year-Old Woman Killed in National Avenue Hit-and-Run Crash [San Diego, CA]

San Diego, CA (August 2, 2024) – A 49-year-old woman was killed in a National Avenue hit-and-run crash early Thursday morning.

It was around 3 a.m. when the collision happened in the 2800 block of National Avenue at 28th Street.

According to the investigators, the 49-year-old woman was crossing eastbound in a crosswalk to meet her boyfriend. However, she was hit by a vehicle believed to be a pickup truck that fled the scene.

Officers said the vehicle drove south on 28th Street, police said.

Immediately, the medical team rushed the woman to UC San Diego Medical Center, but she died after arrival.

The authorities tracked down the vehicle suspected later in the morning.

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Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved families of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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What Can Be Done Following the National Avenue Hit-and-Run Crash?

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

The increasing crash rate reflects that auto accidents are becoming rampant. They 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 vital to contact us if a loved one dies in a traffic accident.

“Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, of Sweet Lawyers.

Indeed, with our seasoned wrongful death lawyers, you only need to tend to your well-being. Our team will focus on your legal claim.

To the bereaved of the deceased in this collision, call us. You don’t need to experience more hardship because of other people’s negligence. Our legal experts will find the best possible outcome for our clients.

With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win your wrongful death case.