Michael Kelley ID'd as Man Killed in Oceanside Car Crash at Jefferson Avenue and Highway 78
Oceanside, California (October 24, 2021) – The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the man who died Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Oceanside as Michael John Kelley, 65.
The deadly two-vehicle accident occurred at about 3:56 p.m. Tuesday, October 19, at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and state Route 78.
According to the police, Kelley was driving a 2006 Lexus southbound on Jefferson Avenue at a high rate of speed when he allegedly ran a red light at the intersection and collided with a 2000 Toyota 4Runner that was making a left turn to merge onto the westbound State Route 78.
After the collision, Kelley lost control of the vehicle, which slammed into a light pole.
60-Year-Old Man Killed in Oceanside Crash on Jefferson Avenue
Kelley was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the accident, authorities said
Two other parties in the Toyota sustained minor injuries and did not require hospitalization.
It was not clear if drugs or alcohol played a role in the collision.
Further details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Traffic Collisions in Oceanside
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident can be a traumatic experience for the victims and their families. Oceanside records one of the highest numbers of accidents in the county of San Diego. Twenty fatalities resulted from traffic collisions in 2017. Of these fatalities, six of them were pedestrian-related. Drunk driving played a role in 40% of all the fatal accidents in the city in 2017.
There are highways that record high amounts of traffic collisions in Oceanside. In 2017, there were five fatalities on SR 76. Interstate 5 also records a high volume of accidents. In the same year, five people died due to accidents on the intestate or its ramps.
Statistics show that the main cause of most of these auto accidents is human error. This includes dangerous acts such as; distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving, reckless driving, bad weather, wrong-way driving, and failure to observe traffic laws.
When you are involved in a traffic collision, you and your family may be forced to spend tens of thousands of dollars on medical bills, property damages, and maybe funeral services, while also enduring endless mental and emotional suffering.
Although the exact cause of the accident above was not immediately determined, the authorities will continue to gather more information, including witness statements to establish the cause of the accident. However, Pacific Attorney Group's managing attorney P. Mark Shayani believes that a separate and independent investigation into the crash is equally important. “A car accident attorney will investigate, research, and review every case thoroughly and explain to clients their rights and answer all questions to their satisfaction,” he said.
Victims of traffic accidents have an enforceable right under law to full and fair compensation for the costs and losses they suffer. Whether they receive what the law provides for them or whether they receive any compensation at all depends on how well their attorneys can pursue their claims through the intricacies of the state civil legal processes.
Call a California Auto Accident Attorney
If you have been involved in a traffic accident and got injured, it is important to get in touch with a litigator immediately for guidance. At Pacific Attorney Group, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. We assist accident victims and their families to seek justice. Our attorneys will pursue the justice you deserve and will work hard to obtain fair compensation for your losses, injuries, and suffering.
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