El Cajon, CA – Fatal Cycling Accident at Dehesa Rd & Willow Glen Dr
El Cajon, CA (January 26, 2020) – On Monday, January 20th, a cyclist was killed after being struck by a vehicle in El Cajon, California. The deadly crash took place near the intersection of Dehesa Road, just east of Willow Glen Drive. The cyclist was traveling in a bike lane when the driver, identified as Craig Nelson, 56, of Julian, California, hit him from behind on Dehesa Road EB.
For unknown reasons, Nelson’s 1993 Mitsubishi Mirage entered the bike lane and collided with the cyclist, who was ejected onto the windshield of the car before falling to the ground. Nelson reportedly fled the scene, abandoning his vehicle, and attempted to evade authorities. He was later found and taken into custody by the California Highway Patrol under charges of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run.
The cyclist was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California, where he was later pronounced dead. Local authorities are currently investigating the crash.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Bicycle Crashes in California
Cyclists and pedestrians often suffer the brunt of a serious car accident. By design, bicycles lack the safety mechanics afforced to occupants of larger passenger vehicles. Each year in California, bicycle crashes account for 5.3 percent of all injury collisions.
4.1 percent of all fatal crashes in the state in 2016 involved bicycle riders. These crashes often place a serious financial strain on surviving family members. In some cases, family members can pursue lost compensation with the help of a California wrongful death lawyer.
Seeking deserved compensation can be difficult, especially when grappling with the loss of a loved one. The Coastal Legal Center is here to help you and your family pursue deserved compensation. Contact us today at (619) 231- 0724 to discuss your case.
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Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, Coastal Legal Center strives to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in San Diego. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
