By SDCN Staff
El Cajon, CA–Two pedestrians were seriously injured Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle on North Second Street between Peach Avenue and Broadway, according to the El Cajon Police Department.
The incident occurred around 8:29 p.m. when officers and paramedics responded to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and two pedestrians. Upon arrival, first responders found a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman with major injuries. Both victims were transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital for treatment.
The man sustained facial fractures and internal brain bleeding and was listed in critical but stable condition. The woman suffered a broken collarbone and multiple abrasions.
The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old man who was the sole occupant, remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Police noted that alcohol and drugs do not appear to be contributing factors.
Preliminary findings indicate that the male pedestrian was riding a BMX-style bicycle without lights and wearing dark clothing. The woman was walking beside him as they crossed North Second Street mid-block, outside of a designated crosswalk. The vehicle, traveling northbound, struck both individuals, causing them to hit the windshield.
Authorities are continuing their investigation and ask anyone with information about the collision to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.
