Agustin R. Martinez was a 57-year-old male who resided in San Diego. On the evening of 2/16/2013, he was crossing a street in the Pacific Beach area and was struck by a vehicle.

Agustin R. Martinez was struck as he crossed Mission Bay Drive at Damon Drive at about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Martinez was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla where he was diagnosed with multiple injuries and later pronounced brain dead. He died at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

A 54-year-old woman, driving a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving following the crash, according to San Diego police Officer David Stafford. The woman’s 13-year-old son was a passenger, according to Stafford.

Cause of the Pacific Beach Crash

While this devastating San Diego County accident remains under investigation, the family members of those accident victims who were seriously injured would be well-advised to speak with an understanding and knowledgeable  San Diego County wrongful death lawyer. An attorney such as Gary A. Kessler who has successfully handled serious injury accidents can advise the victim’s family of their legal rights to hold the driver accountable and best course of action should they wish to pursue a personal injury claim.

Alcohol  impaired driving accidents and wrongful death liability