On the morning of July 26, 2020, tragedy struck on State Route 94 near the Kelton Road overcrossing in San Diego, California. A 35-year-old black male, identified as Ephrem Dimissie, who appeared to have been living a transient lifestyle, was seen navigating the shoulder of the westbound lanes. As he ventured southbound into the traffic lanes, an oncoming vehicle traveling at highway speeds struck him. Witnesses to the accident promptly contacted emergency services through a 9-1-1 call.
First responders arrived swiftly at the scene but found Ephrem Dimissie with multiple fatal injuries. After assessing the situation, they confirmed his death without performing any medical interventions. The circumstances of his death presented a somber reminder of the dangers faced by those living transient lifestyles, often navigating busy roadways in search of safety or shelter.
The case of Ephrem Dimissie was handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Suite 101, in San Diego, California. The office, reachable at 858-694-2895, is responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in such incidents. With a Namus ID of UCP72875 and an agency case number of 2020-02045, the details of Ephrem's tragic end are preserved in official records. Despite the efforts to document and understand the circumstances of his passing, Ephrem Dimissie remains an unclaimed person, highlighting the often unseen and unheard lives of vulnerable individuals within the community.
Date Found: 07/26/2020
