Pedestrian Ruben Meza killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Darius Runnells, 22, on South 47th Street in Lincoln Park area of San Diego, California
Widow Makes Plea for a Safer Street in Lincoln Park
His family members told NBC 7 that the road is not safe for pedestrians and neighbors couldn't agree more. "It isn't safe. Not even for kids, grown-ups, anybody," said one nearby neighbor.
Man arrested for Lincoln Park fatal hit-and-run
Police arrested Darius Runnells, 22, Wednesday after he surrendered to officers at SDPD's southeastern division station. He is being charged with felony hit and run charges causing death.
Driver sentenced to prison in Lincoln Park fatal hit-and-run
A 22-year-old driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in April that killed a pedestrian in Lincoln Park was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison.
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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.
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