Pedestrian Injured in Accident with Pickup Truck on Carlsbad Boulevard and Tierra del Oro Street [San Diego, CA]

1 Injured in San Diego Pedestrian Accident

 
SAN DIEGO, CA (May 7, 2019) – A pedestrian sustained injuries in a collision with a pickup truck on Carlsbad Boulevard on May 5.
 
The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m., near Carlsbad Boulevard and Tierra del Oro Street. First responders arrived to the area soon after receiving multiple dispatch calls.
 
According to reports, the vehicle involved was identified as a northbound Toyota Tacoma. The 18-year-old female driver struck a man strolling east across Carlsbad Boulevard. He was allegedly walking outside of a marked crosswalk at the time.
 
Medics transported the victim to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The pedestrian was reportedly suffering from a serious head injury as a result of the impact.
 
The surrounding roadway was blocked off for a brief time while crews worked to clean the scene. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine further details. More information will eventually be released once available.
 
When behind the wheel, it is important to always be on the lookout for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. As a bicyclist, make sure to suit yourself with the proper biking equipment. By obeying traffic laws and being cautious of your surroundings, you can prevent unforeseen accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the road.

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