An elderly person was struck by a car of unknown make and model under unclear circumstances.
La Mesa, CA – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Monday morning in La Mesa, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The incident transpired just before 8 a.m., March 16, near the 4012 block of Corte Tierra Alta.
An elderly person was struck by a car of unknown make and model under unclear circumstances.
The victim died from injuries sustained in the crash.
The vehicle involved was towed away for evidence.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) 2023 rankings, La Mesa recorded 20 pedestrian victims, placing it in the middle tier (33rd out of 103) for similar-sized cities. While the city has successfully maintained a low casualty rate for seniors, the overall frequency of pedestrian incidents has prompted a “Traffic Violence” focus under its recently updated Vision Zero policy. La Mesa is utilizing 2026 federal Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants to address “High Injury Network” hotspots like University Avenue and El Cajon Boulevard.
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