Luzviminda Moss ID'd as Pedestrian, Struck, Killed by Vehicle on Mira Mesa Boulevard and Aderman Avenue in San Diego
San Diego, California (September 20, 2021) – The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon at an intersection in San Diego as Luzviminda Moss, 50.
The deadly crash took place at about 2:54 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, at the intersection of Mira Mesa Boulevard and Aderman Avenue.
Authorities said Moss was walking southbound across Mira Mesa Boulevard inside a marked crosswalk when she was hit by a Jeep Wrangler that was attempting to make a left turn from northbound Aderman Avenue onto Mira Mesa Boulevard.
Pedestrian Killed in San Diego Crash Identified
Moss was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Officials believed the involved Jeep motorist was not intoxicated at the collision time.
The San Diego Police Department is still investigating the accident.
Notable Pedestrian Accident Statistics According to the California Office of Traffic Safety:
- 893 pedestrians were killed, and more than 14,000 were injured on California roadways in 2018.
- California's pedestrian fatality is almost 25% higher than the national average.
- California is among the leading states in pedestrian deaths.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.