Juan Nieto, 50, according to the authorities, died following the accident that happened at about 8 p.m. on March 29, on Prospect and Woodside avenues in Lakeside
San Diego, CA – Authorities have released the identity of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle near an intersection in the Winter Gardens area of San Diego on Saturday night.
Juan Nieto, 50, according to the authorities, died following the accident that happened at about 8 p.m. on March 29, on Prospect and Woodside avenues in Lakeside.
Preliminary reports indicate that Nieto was hit by a vehicle while walking in the area. The manner in which the victim was hit was not immediately established.
Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene just after being notified of the incident.
Authorities reported that Nieto had fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the site of the accident. His city of residence was not specified in the report.
Additional information on the driver of the involved motorist was not available. There were no arrests made in connection with the incident.
Authorities are investigating to establish the cause of the accident.
Original Story
San Diego County, CA – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening at an intersection in San Diego County.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the Winter Gardens pedestrian crash was reported around 8:05 p.m., March 28, at Prospect Avenue and Woodside Avenue.
A white Dodge Ram hit the pedestrian under unclear circumstances.
The victim died from their injuries.
No other details were available, but an investigation is ongoing.
California is experiencing a significant and record-breaking decline in pedestrian fatalities. According to 2025–2026 GHSA and OTS data, the state saw a 32% drop in pedestrian deaths during the first half of 2025 — the largest year-over-year decrease since tracking began 15 years ago. This follows a broader trend where 2023 pedestrian fatalities fell 8.8% to 1,106. Despite this progress, pedestrians remain disproportionately vulnerable, accounting for roughly 27% of all traffic deaths despite representing a small fraction of trips.
The primary risk factors remain consistent: 75% of fatalities occur after dark, and 25% involve hit-and-run drivers.
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