Mission Valley, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Injured by Vehicle on Northside Drive
Woman Hospitalized after Mission Valley Hit-and-Run Accident on Northside Drive near Friars Road
Mission Valley, California (April 18, 2021) – A pedestrian was struck and seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver Wednesday afternoon in the Mission Valley neighborhood in San Diego, according to a local news source.
The major injury pedestrian accident happened just before 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 near the Lowe’s store on Northside Drive, just south of Friars Road,
Authorities said the pedestrian, a 71-year-old woman, was walking near the front entrance of the Lowe’s store when she was hit by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene.
The woman sustained a fractured right femur and multiple head lacerations and was transported to a local hospital. Her name and current condition were not available.
A witness reportedly followed the suspect, but lost sight of the vehicle in North Park, authorities said.
Police described the suspect’s vehicle as a gold 2003-model 4-door Honda Accord with a California license plate of 4ZNN918. The car had moderate front-end damage and possible damage to the right side of the windshield.
A reward of up to $1,000 is available for anyone who provides information leading to the suspect’s arrest.
The accident remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact the San Diego Police Department’s traffic division at (858) 573-5002 or the Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
Pedestrian Accidents in California
The number of pedestrians being seriously injured or killed in California is increasing every year due to the growing numbers of people walking in the streets and the ever-increasing number of motor vehicles on the roads.
Safety Tips for Pedestrians
- Make yourself visible to other road users by wearing bright colored clothes, reflector jackets, or using a flashlight when walking at night.
- Avoid distractions such as using your phone while on the streets.
- Cross streets on marked crosswalks and obey traffic lights.
- Always pay attention to your surroundings.
- Be predictable by observing all traffic rules and obeying signs and signals.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Look out for pedestrians, particularly in hard-to-see conditions, for example, at night and in bad weather.
- Yield and be ready to stop whenever a pedestrian has the right-of-way.
- Be cautious when parking or backing up – pedestrians can move across your path.
- Observe all traffic rules.
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