Elderly Man ID’d in National City Pedestrian Accident 

87-year-old Mariano Pulido fell victim to a pedestrian crash in National City last Tuesday, July 5th.

The incident occurred at 24th Street and Highland Avenue at about 8:20 a.m. 

Per reports, Pulido was crossing at the intersection when a northbound Dodge Ram hit him. 

The vehicle was turning left and failed to yield to the pedestrian. 

Pulido suffered major injuries and sadly died at the scene of the accident. 

The involved driver stayed at the scene and was fully cooperative with authorities. 

Authorities shut down the area for a period of time following the accident. 

Further details will be provided once an investigation is concluded.

JT Legal Group sends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mariano Pulido.

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

Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.