SAN YSIDRO, CA (December 1, 2025) — An 83-year-old pedestrian was killed in a weekend crash in San Ysidro. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Eduardo Sanchez of San Ysidro.
Accident Details: Sanchez was crossing the street around 6 p.m. Saturday in the 200 block of East San Ysidro Boulevard when he was hit by an SUV. He was transported to a local hospital with multiple blunt force injuries, where he was pronounced dead about a day later.
Investigation: Authorities have not released information about the circumstances of the collision or whether the driver remained at the scene. No additional details about the crash have been provided.
Legal Considerations: Elderly pedestrians face heightened vulnerability in traffic collisions due to slower walking speeds, reduced mobility, and decreased ability to withstand traumatic injuries. When an 83-year-old pedestrian survives the initial impact but dies from injuries a day later, it reflects both the severity of the collision and the victim’s struggle to recover.
Drivers have a duty to exercise heightened caution around elderly pedestrians who may take longer to cross intersections and streets. California law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks and to exercise due care even when pedestrians cross outside designated areas.
The location where Sanchez was crossing—whether in a marked crosswalk or mid-block—will influence liability determinations. However, striking an elderly pedestrian at any location raises questions about whether the driver was traveling at a safe speed and maintaining proper lookout.
Wrongful death claims in cases involving elderly victims compensate families for funeral expenses, medical treatment before death, and the loss of their loved one’s presence and guidance. Even when victims are advanced in age, their families suffer profound grief and deserve accountability when negligence causes their death.
The day between the collision and Sanchez’s death likely involved family members keeping vigil at the hospital, hoping for recovery that never came.
Our condolences to the family and friends of Eduardo Sanchez during this sorrowful time.
Source: Patch San Diego