Police said the Infiniti struck a concrete divider before she was hit by an SUV
July 15, 2026 | San Diego, CA
A 20-year-old woman died early Wednesday morning after being struck by a Toyota SUV on Interstate 5 in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego.
What happened in the crash?
Veronica Maria Moran, 20, died after an Infiniti crashed into a concrete divider wall on southbound Interstate 5 at Washington Street.
- Date and time: July 15 at about 1:13 a.m.
- Location: Southbound Interstate 5 at Washington Street
- Vehicles involved: Infiniti and Toyota SUV
- Agency: California Highway Patrol
- Outcome: One fatality at the scene
According to the California Highway Patrol, Veronica Maria Moran was a passenger in an Infiniti driven by an 18-year-old woman. The driver lost control and struck a concrete divider wall. Both occupants exited the vehicle when a 52-year-old man driving a Toyota SUV struck Moran and the Infiniti. Moran, a San Diego resident, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Why do these accidents happen?
Road conditions, visibility, and lighting remain possible contributing factors examined in pedestrian-involved collisions.
| Statistic | Value | Source |
|---|
| Pedestrian deaths in California (2009-2018) | Nearly 7,500 | California Office of Traffic Safety |
| U.S. pedestrian fatalities (2019) | 6,590 | Governors Highway Safety Association |
| California pedestrian fatality rate vs. national average | 25% higher | California Office of Traffic Safety |
Legal Insights
In cases such as this, an accident reconstruction team can help piece together what happened. All resources prove necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined. An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened.”
Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal and a national analyst for Newsline.
In cases such as this, it is almost always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian. An attorney can help compassionately guide a family through this difficult time while protecting their rights.
“Insurance companies often try to pressure victims to settle for a quick payout for far less than the case is worth. However, an attorney will vigorously advocate for their client to ensure that they are treated with respect and compensated fairly.”
Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal.
The family of Veronica Maria Moran may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for damages covering loss of love and companionship, funeral costs, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
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