In Redwood Village, a 36-year-old pedestrian was standing in the northbound left lane of College Avenue, when he was struck by a 2007 Nissan Titan truck making a left turn onto the same street.
According to Fox 5 San Diego, the man suffered severe injuries.
According to Times of San Diego, the 73-year-old man behind the wheel was driving westbound on University Avenue before making the fateful turn.
The collision, which took place shortly before 4:30 p.m., left the pedestrian with a lacerated liver, requiring immediate surgery. Thankfully, his injuries are not considered life-threatening.
San Diego Police Department (SDPD) ruled out alcohol as a contributing factor in the collision. The driver appears to have been cooperating with the ongoing investigation by the SDPD's Traffic Division.
Members of the public with any knowledge of the incident are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
