Khloe Bernal, 2, struck and killed on West Fourth Avenue and South Orange Street in Escondido, California
Child struck and killed by car in Escondido as she played with sister
The accident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m., when a 33-year-old motorist was trying to park her vehicle in an alley off West Fourth Avenue and South Orange Street in Escondido, according to Officer Tom Venable.
While the driver's attention was focused on one juvenile pedestrian off to her right, another ran into the path of the car from the opposite direction and was struck, he said.
Grieving Mother of 18-Month-Old Remembers Daughter
A 33-year-old Escondido resident and neighbor was driving through the alley when she attempted a parking maneuver, police said. Khloe's 10-year-old sister tried to warn the driver that her sister was nearby, but it did not work, police said.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone is seriously injured in a pedestrian accident, the first days and weeks are spent getting medical treatment and dealing with the new reality of injuries, pain, lost work, and disruption to normal life. When someone dies in a collision with a vehicle, family members are forced to deal with grief, anger, and loss as they struggle to move forward.
After a serious or fatal pedestrian collision, an injured person, or the family left behind, incur damages including the cost of current and future medical expenses, lost work and wages, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Go here to learn how to protect the rights of pedestrian accident victims and their families.
Add new comment