San Diego, CA: Pedestrian Struck, Injured by Vehicle on G Street
Elderly Woman Seriously Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident on G Street near Kettner Boulevard
San Diego, California (May 30, 2021) – An elderly pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver Sunday afternoon in downtown San Diego, according to police.
The major injury pedestrian collision occurred shortly before 3:00 p.m. on G Street near Kettner Boulevard.
Police said an 87-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street when she was hit by a vehicle that was heading eastbound on G Street.
The woman was transported to UCSD hospital and was treated for laceration to the back of her head and a brain bleed.
The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash did not stop to render aid to the victim and fled the scene. The suspect’s vehicle was described as a 2013 to 2015 white Nissan Altima.
Authorities are still searching for the hit-and-run suspect.
The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to contact San Diego police at (619) 531-2000 or (858) 484-3154. Tipsters may also call 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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