According to SDPD, the deadly La Mesa pedestrian accident happened at about 12:46 p.m. on February 22, 2026, at the intersection of El cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue.
La Mesa, CA – A man who was hit and seriously injured by a motorcycle at a La Mesa intersection about a month ago has died, according to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department.
The San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased pedestrian as Tony Allen Moore, a 65-year-old resident of La Mesa.
According to SDPD, the deadly La Mesa pedestrian accident happened at about 12:46 p.m. on February 22, 2026, at the intersection of El Cajon Boulevard and Jessie Avenue.
Authorities said Moore was walking across the street when he was hit by a motorcycle.
Emergency crews were called to the scene and upon arrival, they transported Moore to the hospital using ambulance. Moore succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday, March 2026 at the hospital.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
Pedestrian Fatalities in California
According to the Safe Transportation Research and Education Center (SafeTREC) 2025 pedestrian safety fact sheet, pedestrian fatalities remain a major and growing concern in California. In 2023 alone, 1,106 pedestrians were killed, accounting for 27% of all motor vehicle deaths in the state, a disproportionately high share compared to walking’s relatively low mode share. Most fatal crashes occur in urban areas (92%), and 75% happen at night (6pm–6am), highlighting visibility and roadway design risks. The data also shows that pedestrian fatalities have generally trended upward in recent years, reflecting increasing exposure and persistent safety challenges on California roads.
Pedestrians must recognize that right-of-way does not equal invincibility. As lead attorney Mark Shayani, ESQ, advises: “Even when you have the legal right-of-way, you must remain alert—drivers fail to yield far more often than the law assumes.” That means crossing only at marked intersections, avoiding distractions (especially phones), making eye contact with drivers, and being highly visible at night. “Many catastrophic cases arise not from blatant recklessness, but from brief lapses in visibility or attention, moments that pedestrians can often control” Mark S. added.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident, don’t wait, speak with a lawyer to understand your right to compensation.