Startling Pedestrian Crash on North Escondido Boulevard and West Lincoln Avenue Injures 1 [Escondido, CA]

Police Department Employee Involved in Escondido Pedestrian Accident on North Escondido Boulevard and West Lincoln Avenue

ESCONDIDO, CA (May 7, 2023) – Friday, a startling pedestrian crash on North Escondido Boulevard and West Lincoln Avenue injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 9:40 p.m. on North Escondido Boulevard and West Lincoln Boulevard.

The Escondido Police Department revealed that one of its employees seriously injured a pedestrian.

According to reports, “a disturbance in the roadway” occurred before the driver struck a 31-year-old pedestrian.

Then, the Escondido Fire Paramedics transported the pedestrian to Palomar Medical Center for treatment of his major injuries.

Meanwhile, reports confirmed that the driver of the car was a non-sworn civilian employee of the police department. They remained at the scene of the crash as officers responded.

Also, officers clarified that the employee didn’t drive a city vehicle or was working at the time of the crash.

“It is yet to be determined to what extent alcohol may have been a factor,” EPD added.

Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol will handle the investigation for transparency purposes.

Furthermore, they urged witnesses to contact the Oceanside area office at 760-643-3400.

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