Coroner Identify Bicyclist Struck and Killed by Vehicle at Cedar Street and East Grand Avenue in Escondido as Joseph Palacios

Escondido, California (March 14, 2020) – Joseph Edwin Palacios, 21, of Escondido, has been identified as the bicyclist who died last week Friday after being hit by a vehicle in Escondido.

At about 8:04 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020, emergency personnel responded to the fatal crash at the intersection of Cedar Street and East Grand Avenue.

Palacios was riding his bicycle northbound on Cedar Street and was making a turn onto East Grand Avenue when he was struck by an eastbound Dodge Grand Caravan driven by a 39-year-old Escondido man.

Palacios was declared dead at the scene by responding paramedics.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the police.

The accident remains under investigation by Escondido Police.

“Far too many bicycle collisions are caused by the carelessness or recklessness of other motorists. Sadly, when this occurs, bicyclists are the ones who tend to suffer the vast majority of injuries”, according to Arin Khodaverdian, Managing Partner and CEO Alpine Law Group. Under California’s rule of comparative negligence, a victim may be able to collect compensation for injuries and other damages even if you were partly at fault for the accident.

Mr. Khodaverdian encourages victims and their family members to seek legal help as soon as possible in order to preserve their rights to the full extent of the law.

Mr. Khodaverdian has worked for many years as a wrongful death and personal injury attorney. He and his team of attorneys has helped thousands of injury victims and their families recover over $100 million in compensation. “In one case, we recovered a 7-figure settlement within 11 business days of being hired by the family of a victim who was killed by a negligent driver.”

Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

Mr. Khodaverdian is personally available for free consultations 24/7 by calling 866-773-0222