A routine morning turned tragic in Hillcrest yesterday when a dump truck collided with a 70-year-old pedestrian, officials said. The San Diego Police Department reported the serious injury collision that took place at the junction of Vermont Street and University Avenue at about 10:34 AM. According to the Watch Commander's Log, a 52-year-old male driving a 2019 Peterbilt dump truck, waiting at the light, got the green light and tragically commenced maneuvering a right turn, colliding with the woman as she crossed against the signal.
Officer David Surwilo, a San Diego Police Department Community Relations Officer, provided the crash details. While in the course of transport by ambulance, the injured pedestrian, who has yet to be named, was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital. The truck driver remained at the scene and was not reported to have sustained any injuries. At the scene, where traffic detectives gathered statements and evidence, the intersection of Vermont St. and University Ave was choked by emergency vehicles and police cars.
The investigation spearheaded by S.D.P.D Traffic Division is ongoing, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading to the collision. The police, in a quest to piece together the moments that preceded the incident, are calling for anyone with information to step forward.
The San Diego police urge anyone with information to contact the non-emergency line or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
