A pedestrian collision in Chula Vista has left a local 57-year-old man fighting for his life in critical condition. The accident occurred late last night at the Orange Avenue and Albany Avenue crossing. The Chula Vista Police Department confirmed they were alerted at about 10:42 pm after multiple calls reported a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
The responding officers, alongside fire department personnel, found the victim unresponsive on the road. Immediate first aid was administered at the site before he was rushed to a nearby trauma center. The driver involved in the harrowing incident did not flee and cooperated with authorities. The ongoing investigation to unearth the cause of the near-fatal encounter is in full swing as the Chula Police Traffic Bureau takes the lead.
Details about the identities of both the pedestrian and the driver are currently withheld to protect their privacy. As the seasoned detectives work to piece together the circumstances leading to the collision, community members who might have witnessed the event or possess relevant information are urged to come forward. In a statement obtained by the Chula Vista Police Department Officials, any tip-offs could be crucial to the case and should be reported to the Police Department Traffic Bureau at 619-385-6652.
