A female pedestrian struck by two vehicles as she crossed the street in the Mountain View area has been identified.

The incident occurred just after 9 p.m. Wednesday in the 4300 block of Oceanview Boulevard near San Pasqual Street, according to police.

Police said 64-year-old Catalina Torres Velazquez had just exited a bus and was trying to cross the street when she stepped in front of a Nissan Frontier pickup truck driving westbound on Oceanview Boulevard.

Velazquez was thrown over the truck and onto the pavement. She landed in the eastbound lane of traffic, where she was hit over by an Acura, police said.

Medics took Velazquez to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest. She was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

The drivers of both cars did stop and worked with police to reconstruct the crash,  according to 10News .

Police say that speeding and alcohol were not factors in the woman’s death.

Cause of the San Diego 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 wrongful death claim.

Automobile Collisions and Wrongful Death Liability

While the accident on June 13 remains under investigation, the   family members of the victim would be well-advised to seek immediate consultation from an experienced wrongful death lawyer. An experienced attorney can advise the victims of their legal rights and decide the best course of action in recovering the maximum compensation for their injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Also, in unique and complex situations such as this one, an attorney can hire a highly skilled independent investigator to reconstruct the scene of the accident to determine who is at fault.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States.  Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case.  Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.

The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California.  Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liability litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.

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