SAN DIEGO, CA – A male pedestrian was hospitalized Wednesday night after a vehicle struck him on a major roadway in Valley Center, reports KGTV 10.
The incident happened around 7:35 p.m. on the eastbound side of Valley Center Road near Sunset Road, which is just east of H & H Feed.
The investigation indicates that an eastbound Volkswagen Jetta struck a pedestrian as he walked east on Valley Center Road.
Medics transported the pedestrian to the hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the Volkswagen was unhurt in the accident.
Police say the driver was not under the influence at the time of the collision. They are still investigating why the man was walking in the roadway.
Anyone with information or tips to share about the crash can contact the California Highway Patrol.
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