David Sterner, 39, killed in truck crash on Aurora Drive in El Cajon, California
1 Dead After Car Hits Tree in Unincorporated El Cajon
One person died after a car hit a tree in unincorporated El Cajon Monday evening, Heartland Fire officials confirmed to NBC 7 San Diego.

Man killed trying to stop runaway truck in El Cajon identified
Several hours later, while Sterner was helping pushing the disabled vehicle toward the front of his friend's driveway, it began to roll down Aurora Drive, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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