66-Year-Old Woman Injured in Pedestrian Accident on University Avenue near Fifth Avenue [Hillcrest, CA]

Woman Hospitalized in Hillcrest Pedestrian Crash on University Avenue

 
HILLCREST, CA (September 4, 2024) — A woman sustained life-threatening injuries in a pedestrian accident on University Avenue near Fifth Avenue.
 
According to San Diego Police officers, the pedestrian accident happened around 10:30 p.m. Sunday. For an unknown reason, the woman was lying in the westbound No. 2 lane of University Avenue when a Jeep Wrangler ran over her. Subsequently, the 49-year-old Jeep driver stopped the car until San Diego Fire-Rescue crews arrived.
 
Upon responding, rescue crews extricated the 66-year-old female victim from underneath the Jeep and rushed her to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
 
At this time, authorities do not have an update on her condition nor an explanation of what led to the crash. However, authorities have ruled out DUI.
 
If anyone has more information on this pedestrian accident, call the traffic division.
 
Pedestrian accidents happen when drivers are distracted, rushing to their destination or impaired. Avoid these factors that increase the likelihood of crashes. When driving, pay attention to your surroundings and prepare to slow down.

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