Skateboarder Injured in Car Collision on Los Vallecitos Boulevard

13-Year-Old Boy Injured after being Struck by Car on Los Vallecitos Boulevard near Autumn Drive

SAN MARCOS, CA (February 12, 2018) – A 13-year-old boy was injured after colliding with a car at the 400 block of Los Vallecitos Boulevard on Sunday.

The young skateboarder was riding down a hill from an apartment complex on Los Vallecitos Boulevard just west of Autumn Drive, at around 3:50 PM. He entered the roadway and was hit by the front end of a 2015 Nissan Sentra, according to Deputy David Arnold Sr.

The injured boy’s parents were notified of the accident and arrived at the scene before deputies and paramedics. San Marcos Fire Department personnel rendered medical treatment at the scene and brought him to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego. His injuries were considered serious but not life threatening.

The 25-year-old woman driving the Sentra remained at the scene of the crash and was not suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Deputies from the San Marcos substation’s traffic division are still investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash.

Anyone who with more information about the incident is urged to call Deputy David Arnold Sr. at (760) 510-5045.

Paying attention to the road is always important to ensure the safety of pedestrians and other motorists. Your awareness and state of mind have a huge impact on how you drive. Always remain aware and alert while behind the wheel, and pull over if you are too distracted, in a panic, or too tired and feeling unwell to drive.

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