29-Year-Old Homeless Woman Was The Victim Of a Fatal Pedestrian Accident on October 6th

The incident took place on Mission Boulevard around 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday evening. 

According to reports, the driver struck the woman who walked into oncoming traffic in the 1700 block.

Paramedics responded to find Vega lying on the ground and she was unfortunately pronounced dead shortly after. 

The involved motorist also stopped and was fully cooperative with authorities. 

Additionally, both lanes of Mission Boulevard were closed down between Curran Place and Oak Avenue following the accident.

The crash remains under investigation.

 According to statistics, there was a 26% increase in pedestrian deaths in California from 2014-2018.

In addition, California’s pedestrian fatality rate is about 25% higher than the national average.

Tips for pedestrians: 

• Always be aware of your surroundings
• Avoid distractions (use of headphones, cell phone) 
• Obey traffic laws & signals
• Always use crosswalk

If your injuries are caused by the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation. In the event of a death, families may also be entitled to wrongful death benefits.

If you or a loved one need legal help following an accident, contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111.