San Diego, CA (November 29, 2023) 42-year-old Stephen Debow of Del Mar was struck and killed by a vehicle on Utah Street in San Diego, authorities said. The accident occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m. in the 400 block of Utah Street, just south of Polk Avenue, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Stephen Debow was attempting to cross the street when he was struck by a vehicle, officers said. The driver continued driving away, leaving the scene as well as leaving Debow injured.
Emergency Crews arrived at the scene and found Debow lying in the roadway, seriously injured. Paramedics arrived shortly after and transported Debow to a local hospital for treatment for life-threatening injuries he sustained. Stephen Debow fought and held on for 6 days at Hillcrest Hospital before he succumbed to his injuries.
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Police officers investigated the scene following the collision and found broken car pieces left behind from the hit-and-run driver’s vehicle. A driver’s side trim piece as well as a side mirror or left at the scene. Based on this evidence, the vehicle that struck Debow was a Hyundai model between the years of 2017 and 2022.
Officers are still looking for the driver but are determined to find him to give Stephen Debow’s family such justice for this deadly and horrible accident that occurred in San Diego.
Who Is At Fault In A Pedestrian Accident In San Diego?
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in the emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
–Speeding
–Drunk driving
–Driver distraction
–Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Pedestrian Accident In San Diego
We at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Stephen Debow during this difficult time of loss. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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