A 55-year-old man died on Thursday, November 20, after being hit by an SUV on State Route 94 near Hillside Drive in Jamul, CA. The California Highway Patrol reported that the accident happened around 4:30 a.m. on the eastbound lane of State Route 94 in Jamul. According to investigators, Guillermo Pagan, who was later identified as the pedestrian, crossed the roadway and was struck by an approaching SUV. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered Pagan to be in critical condition. Despite attempts to save him, he passed away at the scene before paramedics could take him to a hospital. Authorities have not provided information about the SUV driver. The investigation is still in progress. Summary of the State Route 94 accident. In cases of pedestrian deaths on highways, investigators frequently look into various important traffic laws to understand the cause of the accident. The Pedestrian Roadway Law forbids pedestrians from walking on a road when there is a sidewalk next to it. When there are no sidewalks, pedestrians should walk as close as possible to the left side of the road, facing traffic. Nevertheless, the Duty to Exercise Due Care Law still mandates that drivers operate their vehicles carefully.
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