Man Struck and Injured by Uber Driver on South Coast Highway near Mountain Road [Laguna Beach, CA]

Pedestrian Hurt after Laguna Beach on South Coast Highway

LAGUNA BEACH, CA (February 18, 2019) – An Uber driver struck and injured an 80-year-old man just before 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13.

According to Laguna Beach Police Sgt. Jim Cota, the driver struck the pedestrian while he was crossing Mountain Street in a crosswalk.

Paramedics brought the critically injured man to Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo by ambulance. His identity was not immediately released, Cota stated.

The car vs. pedestrian crash shut down the road for several hours during the police investigation.

Southbound Coast Highway was reduced to one lane at Mountain Road until after 11 p.m.

It is crucial to always be on the lookout for pedestrians when on the road. As a pedestrian, make sure to stay alert, keep away from the roadway, use marked pedestrian crosswalks, and look out for oncoming vehicles. By following traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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