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Miguel Leonides Garcia killed in Escondido hit-and-run crash

  • By Adam Margrave
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: September 17, 2024 EDT
  • Updated: September 17, 2024 08:53 PM EDT

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Tuesday morning collision was at Broadway and Mission Avenue

ESCONDIDO, CA, (September 17, 2024) - A pedestrian was fatally struck in a hit-and-run at an Escondido intersection on Tuesday morning. 

Police LightsMiguel Garcia lost his life on Tuesday after being struck by a hit-and-run driver at Broadway and Mission Avenue in Escondido.

Miguel Leonides Garcia, age 58, of Escondido, was crossing Broadway and Mission Avenue when a white "off-road style" SUV hit him around 6 a.m., the Escondido Police Department said. 

The vehicle was equipped with a large spare tire and a red jack. It fled the scene, heading north on Broadway and then east on Lincoln Avenue. 

Garcia was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police continue to search for the suspect.

FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

In most cases involving hit-and-runs, the at-fault drivers feel they can avoid the consequences of their actions if they leave the scene. However, a suspect will face charges when apprehended.

Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime, but sadly statistics indicate that more than one hit-and-run crash occurs every minute on U.S. roads.

Candice Bond, an experienced hit-and-run accident attorney, said in such cases is imperative to have an independent investigation conducted by a seasoned attorney promptly to protect the rights of a victim.

“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a hit-and-run accident case and prove negligence,” said Bond, a Managing Partner of Bond Legal. 

“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Bond. 

These procedures are necessary for helping someone who has lost a loved one at the hands of a hit-and-run driver receive the justice and monetary compensation they deserve.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM 

Pending the investigation, the family of Miguel Garcia may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for funeral expenses, the loss of love and companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional trauma.

“An incident is considered a wrongful death when either a person or entity commits a wrongful or negligent act resulting in death,” said Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal. “When vehicle accident fatalities result from unsafe driving, aggressive or distracted driving, speeding, or driving under the influence, family members are usually left with the option to pursue a civil action against the responsible moto


If your loved one has been killed by a hit-and-run driver and would like a no-cost consultation, please contact our national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica today

(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for Newsline. 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).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Miguel Garcia and family

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