A tragic incident occurred on Del Sol Boulevard yesterday evening, where a 77-year-old female driver struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian, causing fatal injuries. As reported by the San Diego Police Department Watch Commander's Log, the collision took place at approximately 6:58 PM near the 4200 block of the boulevard in Otay Mesa West.
Walking southbound from the north sidewalk of Kostner Drive, the pedestrian was hit when the elderly driver of the 2010 Toyota Rav4 failed to obey the stop sign, according to the San Diego Police Department website. Severely injured, particularly suffering from head trauma, the man was promptly transported to a local hospital. Despite efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Initial investigations have ruled out DUI as a contributing factor in this fatal injury collision. San Diego Police Department Traffic Division officers arrived at the scene to investigate further into the circumstances leading up to the crash. As of now, the events that unfolded before the incident are still to be determined and remain under scrutiny by the authorities.
The police are urging anyone with information on the collision to come forward and contact them. Anyone with information about the above incident is encouraged to call the command listed handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. The community's help can significantly assist in piecing together the moments that led to this tragic event.
