Roy Mattingly Fatally Struck in Trolley Accident on Harbor Drive [San Diego, CA]

Roy Mattingly Fatally Struck in Trolley Accident on Harbor Drive [San Diego, CA]

Roy Mattingly Fatally Struck in Trolley Accident on Harbor Drive [San Diego, CA]
Roy Mattingly Fatally Struck in Trolley Accident on Harbor Drive [San Diego, CA]

MTS Trolley Crash on Barrio Logan Resulted in Fatality

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 4, 2023) – Friday evening, a trolley accident in the Barrio Logan neighborhood resulted in the death of Roy Mattingly

The fatal collision happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Schley Street in San Diego. 

According to police, a man was struck by an eastbound Metropolitan Transit System tram while traveling south in a motorized wheelchair. 

The man was declared dead at the scene despite the life-saving efforts of the paramedics. Later, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased victim as 67-year-old Roy Mattingly.

Officials described Mattingly as homeless, and he died before anyone could take him to a hospital.


Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Roy Mattingly. May the memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.


Losing a loved one in an accident can have devastating effects on the emotional and financial well-being of those left behind. Let the wrongful death attorneys at Sweet James help you during this trying time. We will fight to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free and confidential case evaluation.


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