The fatal accident occurred around 10:08 p.m. on August 2 on northbound Interstate 5 south of Interstate 15.
San Diego, CA. – 68-year-old Sergio Briceno Garcia of San Diego died after he was hit by several vehicles earlier this month on a freeway in San Diego, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office reported.
The fatal accident occurred around 10:08 p.m. on August 2 on northbound Interstate 5 south of Interstate 15.
According to the California Highway Patrol, just before the crash, Garcia was pushing a shopping cart in the roadway.
At the same time, a black sedan and a utility truck were traveling northbound on the freeway, the sedan in front of the truck.
Authorities said the sedan suddenly swerved left allowing the driver of the truck to see the pedestrian.
The truck driver was unable to stop in time and hit Garcia. The man was thrown onto the roadway, where he was struck by multiple other vehicles.
The driver of the truck stopped and called 911.
Law enforcement and firefighters responded to the scene and pronounced Garcia dead at 10:33 p.m.
CHP officers are investigating the accident.