A tragic event unfolded in San Marcos when a 76-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and later died from her injuries, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. The incident, which occurred near the intersection of South Twin Oaks Valley Road and Shubin Lane, occurred yesterday evening, per a news release by the sheriff's office.
The collision happened just after 9 p.m. when a white Toyota Camry, driven by a woman, collided with the elderly pedestrian who was transported to Palomar Medical Center Trauma Unit by San Marcos paramedics for serious injuries. Despite the immediate medical attention and transport to the hospital, the pedestrian unfortunately succumbed to her injuries, the driver of the Camry stayed on the scene, cooperating with the authorities, and it was determined that alcohol was not a contributing factor to the fatal accident.
Investigators from the San Diego County Sheriff's Office San Marcos Station, Traffic Division, are working on the case to understand the dynamics that led to the tragic event. Officials have not released the names of either the driver or the victim, and the investigation continues to comprehend how such a collision could happen in a community like San Marcos.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is appealing to anyone with information about the collision to come forward and help shed light on the circumstances of the accident, with hopes that witnesses might provide critical details that could aid their efforts; anyone who might have seen something or has any information is urged to call the San Marcos Station Traffic Division.
