Fatal crash reported along El Cajon Boulevard, officials confirm
SAN DIEGO, CA, (June 12, 2025) -
A pedestrian who was seriously injured in a San Diego crash has died a week later, authorities confirmed. The Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Christi Kohr.
Christi Kohr was fatally struck by a vehicle on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego, authorities reported.
The collision occurred around 3:18 a.m. on Monday, June 12, in the 4800 block of El Cajon Boulevard. Kohr was struck by a vehicle and transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on June 19.
Details regarding the driver have not been released. The incident remains under investigation.
CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED
Despite San Diego adopting Vision Zero in 2015, pedestrian fatalities have continued to rise. In 2021 alone, the city reported 102 pedestrian deaths and 238 injuries, with failure to yield by drivers cited as a common factor, according to the Traffic Safety Dashboard.
“In most instances, pedestrians have the right of way when crossing a street or intersection, whether or not they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal and an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.
Bond emphasized the importance of launching an independent investigation in cases like this to ensure the victim’s family’s rights are fully protected.
WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM
“It is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian,” said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. The family of Christi Kohr may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim.
“Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of income and companionship, pain and suffering, funeral expenses, and emotional distress after a tragic or catastrophic accident,” Bond explained.
“Insurance companies often pressure families to accept quick settlements that are far less than what the case is truly worth,” she added. “A dedicated attorney will advocate tirelessly to ensure the family is treated with respect and receives full and fair compensation.”
Candice Bond, national legal analyst for Newsline, has extensive experience with fatal pedestrian accidents. If you or a loved one needs help, she offers free consultations.
(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).