Pedestrian Maria Elena Dowden, 83, killed in collision with truck at Interstate 8 and Lake Jennings Park Road in Lakeside, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 8:52pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, July 25, 2016

Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Box Truck in Lakeside

The collision happened Monday afternoon near westbound Interstate 8 at Lake Jennings Park Road, officers said.

Pedestrian killed on Interstate 8 identified

One motorist was able to swerve to avoid Dowden, but the driver of the 2011 International box truck could not, according to CHP Officer Ben Demarest.

WOMAN KILLED AFTER BEING HIT BY TRUCK IN LAKESIDE

Pedestrian accidents can happen in various different ways, whether it is during a daily run, crossing a crosswalk or unmarked street, or by simply walking on a sidewalk. More often than not, pedestrian accidents happen suddenly and unexpectedly. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries that require long term medical care. 

People Involved: 
Maria Elena Dowden

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