SAN DIEGO, California (February 23, 2017) – A fatal traffic collision took place on eastbound Highway 52 Thursday afternoon, according to California Highway Patrol dispatch team.
The accident occurred at about 5:09 p.m.
In an article by FOX 5 San Diego, CHP said the driver of RoadOne San Diego tow-truck was was hooking a disabled trash truck up to his vehicle when he was struck by a Ford Explorer.
The victim, identified by his family and friends as 55-year-old Fred Griffith, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Ford, driven by 48-year-old Michael Gilbert Gray, was headed east near Mission Trails Regional Park when he swerved off the freeway and hit Griffith. He allegedly fled the scene.
CHP affirmed that Gray was later arrested and booked into San Diego Central Jail on suspicion of drunken driving causing injury or death, fleeing the scene of a crash causing injury or death and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated
We are deeply saddened by the news of this tragedy. We offer our prayers and most heartfelt condolences to the friends and family members of Mr. Fred Griffith during such a difficult time.
Help for the Family
Most deadly accidents are preventable tragedies. If a negligent party has disregarded the safety of others and has led to the death of a family member, it is likely you may have the right to a wrongful death lawsuit. If your loved one has been a victim of a tragic accident and you believe another person is at fault, we urge you to contact Johnson Attorneys Group today to speak with one of our experienced San Diego County lawyers at 800-235-6801. We have various office locations all throughout California.
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