A preliminary investigation revealed that a 26-year-old woman was attempting to walk across Montezuma Road from the south side to the north when she was hit by an eastbound Honda Accord. The Honda was driven by a 28-year-old man, who was traveling in the far left lane
San Diego, CA- A woman was taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle near San Diego State University on Thursday evening.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident took place in the 6500 block of Montezuma Road at about 5:20 p.m. December 11.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 26-year-old woman was attempting to walk across Montezuma Road from the south side to the north when she was hit by an eastbound Honda Accord. The Honda was driven by a 28-year-old man, who was traveling in the far left lane.
The victim was hospitalized with several injuries including a head laceration, a fractured pelvis, a fractured femur, and a broken sacrum. The victim’s injuries were said to be major but not life-threatening.
The driver was unhurt and remained at the scene after the accident.
The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is conducting an investigation into the collision.
Pedestrian Accident Statistics in San Diego
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