Pedestrian Hurt in Car Crash on 9th Avenue and Quince Street [Escondido, CA]

Man Injured in Escondido Pedestrian Crash

ESCONDIDO, CA (February 19, 2019) – A man was badly hurt after a car struck him while he stopped to tie his shoe on a Friday, February 15.

According to Escondido Police Lt. Mike Kearney, at about 5:30 p.m. police and firefighters responded to the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Quince Street about a report of a pedestrian crash. They discovered a 59-year-old man injured at the scene.

The man’s injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

Witnesses told the authorities that the man was walking north on Quince Street and had stopped to tie his shoe in an alley, Kearney stated. Meanwhile, a 29-year-old man was driving a 2006 Nissan Armada west in the alley, and crashed into the pedestrian as he pulled onto Quince Street.

Detectives are still investigating the crash.

It is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, especially if you are in a highly populated or residential area. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road. Do not get behind the wheel if you find yourself under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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