Tragedy struck the streets of San Marcos as two youths were injured in an e-bike accident, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department reports. The incident occurred late Sunday evening on January 29, near Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive, where the two juveniles were found injured on the roadway following what appeared to be a collision with a vehicle.
Authorities arrived at the scene around 7:14 pm to discover the victims, who had been riding westbound on the e-bike when they were struck. They were promptly transported to a local hospital sustaining serious, however non-life threatening injuries as a result. The driver implicated in the accident had left the scene by the time deputies arrived, sparking a search for the missing motorist and an appeal for public assistance. According to the original release by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, eyewitnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact Traffic Investigator Juan Soto-Rodriguez at the San Marcos Sheriff's Station.
In a call for justice and community solidarity, investigators are reaching out to anyone who might have witnessed the unfortunate event to step forward with information, Investigator Soto-Rodriguez can be reached at 760-510-5200 or via email at [email protected]. Those desiring to remain anonymous whilst offering potentially crucial details can call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 to locate the driver and ascertain the full details of what transpired on the suburban street that night.
The San Marcos community is now under the pall of this incident, with Traffic Investigator Juan Soto-Rodriguez acting as the point of contact for updates and reports anyone with insights into the hit and run is implored to come forward. For any media inquiries, Investigator Soto-Rodriguez is available for contact at the San Marcos Sheriff's Station's Traffic Division.
