On the evening of November 17, 2019, a tragic incident unfolded on the northbound lanes of Interstate 805, just north of Sweetwater Road in National City, California. At approximately 46 years old, Ricardo Perez Flores, who was known to live a transient lifestyle in the San Diego area, was struck by multiple vehicles after walking across the busy highway. The call for assistance was received by the California Highway Patrol Dispatch Center, prompting a swift response from law enforcement officers and other emergency services.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers did not initiate medical intervention, as Flores had already sustained fatal injuries resulting from the collisions. The scene was marked by the stark evidence of trauma, and his death was confirmed shortly thereafter. This heart-wrenching event highlighted the often precarious circumstances faced by individuals living transient lifestyles, and unfortunately, Flores's story became another addition to the list of unclaimed person cases.
The case was subsequently handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, in San Diego, California. With the case number 2019-02942, the office sought to manage the posthumous processes for Flores, whose identity was linked with Namus ID: UCP65267. As efforts to connect with his next of kin or secure a proper claim to his remains continued, the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office remained a point of contact through their phone number at 858-694-2895 and their website, where updates regarding unclaimed persons in the area could be accessed.
Date Found: 11/17/2019
