FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT IN EL CAJON

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East County News Service

 

October 17, 2023 (El Cajon)— A traffic light with red lightDescription automatically generatedA 28-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle yesterday morning in El Cajon.

 

A 2016 black Kia Soul struck the pedestrian at the intersection of East Main Street and Roanoke Road. El Cajon Police officers and paramedics responded at 6:21 a.m..  An officer provided CPR on the woman, who was unresponsive, until medics arrived and transported her to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

 

The victim’s identity will be released by the County Medical Examiner after notification of family. The driver remained on scene; alcohol and drugs are not considered factors in the accident.

 

The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the collision to call (619) 579-3311. The department also reminds those who walk to obey all traffic control devices, only cross the street at designated, controlled intersections, and wear bright or light-colored clothing for visibility.

 

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no real speed limits - so people die - the police blame walkers

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California and Florida have some of the deadliest cities for pedestrians. . . .In California, 10 cities ranked in the top 50 for deadliest cities, including four Central Valley cities — Fresno, Modesto, Sacramento and Stockton. . . .Victorville lands the most fatal city in the state at No. 7 with a 6.6 average annual pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents. It’s followed by San Bernardino at No. 11 and El Cajon at No. 13. . .As long as drivers are able to drive fast through these cities, with no reasonable speed limit enforced, pedestrians will continue to die.

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