Officials say the accidents happened in the early afternoon, when a 58-year-old man lost control of his 1993 Mercedes-Benz sedan in the 6500 block of La Jolla Scenic Drive. The man careened into a newer model Mercedes, then continued on and hit a light post.

A passenger in the older car, a man in his 70s, died at the scene. Medics took the two drivers to hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The accidents closed down La Jolla Scenic Drive for most of the afternoon. Police are still investigating what caused the 58-year-old driver to lose control of his car.

Car accidents can take a toll on families and their loved ones. If you or a member of your family has suffered an injury in La Jolla from a collision where another driver is at fault, call the Elia Law Firm for representation. We’re expert car accident attorneys. We have recouped damages and medical expenses for many cases just like yours. We hope you let us be your La Jolla personal injury attorney.

Occasionally we publish local news regarding automobile and other accidents in La Jolla and surrounding areas. This is one of those examples. Though very difficult to report, we feel awareness can sometimes lead to better outcomes as we are all reminded of how important it is to keep our hands on the wheel, eyes on the road, and to drive safely.

In addition, as La Jolla personal injury attorneys, our goal is to make our communities a safer place to live by holding those who are negligent accountable for their actions as well as to get our clients compensated when compensation is due.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of others, reach out to us for a free consultation. We will let you know if you have a case and what you can hope to receive in compensation.

In the meantime, follow the link below to learn how NOT to ruin your personal injury case! 

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