Man Injured in Pedestrian Accident on College Avenue near University Avenue [Redwood Village, CA]

Pedestrian Sustains Lacerated Liver after Hit by Truck on College Avenue in Redwood Village

 
REDWOOD VILLAGE, CA (August 29, 2023) – A 36-year-old man was injured in a pedestrian accident on College Avenue in Redwood Village neighborhood Saturday afternoon on August 26.
 
The accident happened around 4:30 p.m. near University Avenue. According to the San Diego Police Department, a 73-year-old man was driving a 2007 Nissan Titan truck westbound on University Avenue and made a left turn onto northbound College Avenue.
 
At that same time, the male pedestrian was standing in the northbound left lane of College Avenue.
 
Police said the truck hit the pedestrian at the intersection.
 
As a result, the victim suffered a lacerated liver. Paramedics rushed him to a local hospital, where he underwent immediate surgery. He is expected to survive.
 
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, police said.
 
The San Diego Police Traffic Division is handling the investigation. They asked anyone with further information to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
 
Distracted driving and speeding are just few causes of pedestrian accidents. To minimize the dangers on the road, pay attention, scan the roads while driving and prepare yourself to yield. Manage your speed and follow traffic rules at all times.

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