Complete San Diego County, CA accident reports and news.
Accidents in San Diego County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In San Diego County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in San Diego County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a San Diego County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
Personal injury lawyers offer a no-cost claim evaluation to help you.
Since there is no cost to speak with a lawyer, it is a good idea to learn more about your potential claim. Accident Data Center can help you by connecting you with our network of experienced injury lawyers who can provide you with information about your rights and options. Learn more here about the value of a no-cost legal claim evaluation.
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One person was killed and one was injured in a car crash on north Interstate 15 near West Bernardo Road Saturday morning. A van and a pickup collided about 9:55 a.m. and veered onto the right shoulder of the freeway, with the rear ends of the vehicles partially up an embankment.
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
A motorist was driving a Toyota 4-Runner on East Borden Road near Mulberry Drive at high speed when they lost control of the vehicle on a curve. The 4-Runner rolled several times and ejected the driver and passenger. A deputy found the vehicle at around 8:30 p.m.
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
A pedestrian in his 30s was crossing at the intersection of Route 78 and Broadway at around 11:15 p.m. when he was struck by a 58-year-old man from San Marcos. The pedestrian was in a crosswalk at the time of the accident.
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
An Oceanside police officer was responding to a traffic accident near State Route 76 and Benet Road when his motorcycle collided with another vehicle.
San Diego, CA
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning after running into a stopped vehicle on Interstate 805. The crash happened when a vehicle was slammed into by another vehicle in the northbound lanes of the freeway and caused one of the cars to stall in the middle of the interstate when the motor
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
A small MTS bus struck a pickup truck on Pacific Highway and Enterprise Street at around 11:30 a.m., causing the truck fall on its side. Two people were trapped in the overturned truck and emergency crews were summoned to free them.
San Diego, CA
A motorcyclist who is yet to be identified by the California Highway Patrol was pronounced dead at the scene when his motorcycle crashed on northbound Interstate 15, just south of Aero Drive, in Serra Mesa on Wednesday evening around 10:20.