(Escondido, CA) A man died in a Quince Street crash when a truck struck him in a commercial area of Escondido early Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday, September 17, shortly after 5:30 a.m., the Quince Street crash occurred. According to the Escondido Police Department, it happened on Quince Street near Norlak Avenue, close to the intersection of Interstate 15 and State Route 78.
Officers confirmed a trash truck struck the pedestrian, leaving him fatally injured. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released. The cause of the Quince Street crash remains under investigation.
Legal Opinion on the Quince Street Crash
The Quince Street crash raises key legal questions about pedestrian safety and driver responsibilities under California law. Since this collision resulted in a pedestrian’s death, investigators must determine whether negligence played a role.
One important law is California Vehicle Code 21950. This law states that drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians in marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections. If the pedestrian was crossing near an intersection, the driver may have been required to stop. If the pedestrian was outside a crosswalk, California Vehicle Code 21954 applies. It requires pedestrians to yield to vehicles when crossing outside a crosswalk, but it also requires drivers to exercise due care to avoid collisions. Even in commercial areas, drivers must remain alert for pedestrians.
Speed may also be a factor. California Vehicle Code 22350, the Basic Speed Law, requires drivers to travel only at speeds safe for conditions. Large vehicles such as trash trucks require more time to stop, and failure to account for this can increase liability. Because the pedestrian died, the family has the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60. This allows close relatives to seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of financial support, and emotional suffering.
What the Family Can Do
The family should contact a wrongful death attorney immediately. An attorney can obtain the Escondido Police report. They can also review any surveillance footage from nearby businesses and work with accident reconstruction experts to determine liability. If negligence is confirmed, the family may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and potentially the waste management company that employed them. This could help cover funeral expenses and provide financial support for the family’s future.
While no outcome can undo this tragedy, pursuing justice after the Quince Street crash can help the family find accountability and relief during their grief.
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victim. We know this is a difficult time as you mourn the tragic and sudden loss of a loved one. If you have any concerns about navigating the legal process surrounding this horrible incident, call 866-883-4318 to speak with a lawyer.
