Juan Muniz III Struck, Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver Sunday Morning on North Coast Highway near Sportfisher Drive in Oceanside

Oceanside, California (January 30, 2020) – The County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the pedestrian who died after being struck by a suspected drunken driver early Sunday morning in Oceanside as Juan Muniz III of Kingsville, Texas.

The fatal pedestrian accident took place at around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, January 26 on the North Coast Highway near Sportfisher Drive.

Authorities said Muniz was walking across Coast Highway when, for an unknown reason, he was hit by a vehicle that was heading northbound on North Coast.

Muniz was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he later succumbed to his injuries. He was a Marine stationed in Camp Pendleton.

The driver of the vehicle involved, William Vaden, 31, was arrested and booked into the Vista Detention Facility on a $2,500 bail for a misdemeanor DUI alcohol/drugs charge.

The accident remains under investigation.

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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.

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