VISTA, CA – Pedestrian Collision at Civic Center Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue

70-Year-Old Man Struck and Injured by Car near the Civic Center Park

VISTA, CA (March 30, 2018) – On Friday night, a 70-year-old man was critically injured in a pedestrian collision at the Civic Center Drive and Eucalyptus Avenue intersection.

According to deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the victim was crossing in an unmarked area of the street around 9:45 PM, when a Honda Civic struck him. The driver, a 47-year-old woman remained at the scene and cooperated with officials.

The SDSO deputies and Vista Fire Department medics responded to the scene of the accident. They transported the injured man to the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido for treatment.

Investigators are unsure whether or not the use of drugs or alcohol were involved in the incident, and wait for toxicology results. No other information is available at this time.

When behind the wheel, always be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for pedestrians, motorcyclists, or bicyclists in the road. Do not get behind the wheel if you are under the influence of drugs and alcohol, or if you are mentally or physically impaired at that time. Keep yourself and others on the road safe, by adibing by the law and being responsible.

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