Hit & Run Suspect Falls to His Death

A man who fell or jumped to his death from a parking structure near the Occupy San Diego protest on October 10th, 2010 has been tentatively identified as a suspect in a hit and run case involving a Caltrans worker in Imperial County.

Kyle Pearson, the man who lost his life in a fall from the parking structure, was charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and fleeing the scene of an accident. He was scheduled to appear in court on October 11th to set a trial date.

The specific cause of death and the details of the incident are still under investigation at this time. It has not been confirmed whether the fall was a homicide or suicide.

Hit and run is one of many criminal traffic violations that a person may be accused of committing. When a suspect is also accused of DUI (driving under the influence) and of causing the death of another person in an accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, felony charges are likely to be filed. Considering the serious nature of these charges and the impact they may have on the freedom of the defendant, it is important to involve a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

At Superior Law Center, we provide hard-hitting criminal defense representation to clients throughout the San Diego area in all areas of criminal law. To learn more about our services, contact a San Diego criminal attorney today.