![[11-11-2024] 49-Year-Old Woman Killed After Broadside Collision in Scripps Ranch](https://ak1.to//Yv8W9.webp)
A 49-year-old woman died after failing to stop for a red light and broadsiding another vehicle in Scripps Ranch, San Diego, on Monday evening, November 11, 2024.
The crash occurred at around 6:06 p.m. at 6700 Kearny Villa Road and the northbound State Route 163 off-ramp.
According to the San Diego Police Department, a 66-year-old woman driving a white 2005 Toyota Highlander stopped at a red light in the left turn lane on northbound SR-163.
When the light turned green, the Highlander entered the intersection to turn north onto Kearny Villa Road but was struck by a 49-year-old woman driving a white 2008 Ford F-450 flatbed truck.
The driver of the truck was taken to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating the collision.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
