Francisca Garcia Vargas Obituary, Death – A woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking in San Marcos earlier this month has been identified. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the victim was 76-year-old Francisca Garcia Vargas. The tragic incident occurred at the intersection of South Twin Oaks Valley Road and Shubin Lane on the evening of September 6.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, Vargas was walking along South Twin Oaks Valley Road when she was hit by a vehicle. Emergency responders arrived promptly and transported her to the hospital with serious injuries. Despite medical efforts, Vargas succumbed to her injuries at the hospital.
Investigations into the crash have confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the accident. The driver involved in the collision has been cooperative with authorities throughout the investigation.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is continuing to look into the circumstances surrounding the crash. They are urging anyone with additional information to contact the San Marcos Station Traffic Division at 760-510-5200 to assist with the ongoing investigation.