48-Year-Old Victim Seriously Hurt in Pedestrian Crash near the 8 Freeway
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 4, 2018) – A pedestrian was seriously injured on Pacific Highway in Old Town in a suspected DUI collision on Wednesday night, while walking near a freeway underpass.
The crash happened at around 8:10 PM on Tuesday at the 4700 block of Pacific Highway, near where it crosses under 8 Freeway to connect the Old Town and Morena neighborhoods.
A 22-year-old man driving a station wagon was traveling southbound to Old Town when his vehicle veered to the right for unknown reasons. The car jumped the curb before hitting the pedestrian and crashing into a fence. The 48-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital with serious, but non-life threatening, injuries.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. His identity, as well as the victim’s, have not yet been released to the public.
It is important to always stay alert and aware while behind the wheel of a car. Do not drive if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as driving while impaired can lead to disastrous collisions. 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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