Horrific Pedestrian Accident on Pershing Drive Results in Injury [San Diego, CA]

San Diego, CA (April 05, 2024) On Wednesday evening, a violent pedestrian accident on Pershing Drive left a 54-year-old man with critical injuries.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the auto-pedestrian crash happened at about 8:16 p.m. in the westbound bicycle lane of Pershing Drive at B Street in Balboa Park.

Reports say that a westbound vehicle drifted into the bicycle lane and hit the male pedestrian, officials say that the driver drove away from the scene without stopping to render aid.

Authorities say the man was taken to the hospital. Officials say that the man suffered a collapsed lung, a skull fracture, a cervical spinal column fracture, a cut to his lower lip, and an intracerebral hemorrhage.

Police are investigating the pedestrian crash and are searching for the suspect driver and vehicle who remains at large.

It is important to pay attention to your surroundings whenever you are driving. Furthermore, abiding by all the driving laws and following all the road signs are simple ways to practice defensive driving. Defensive driving can also lessen the chance of serious road accidents.

Everyone is responsible for keeping the road safe, so watching for those on the road with you is important.

In truth, always practicing safe and defensive driving is important. This will ensure your safety and the safety of other motorists and pedestrians on the road.

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