A 13-year-old pedestrian was left with major injuries after a collision with a refuse truck on Niles Ave in San Bruno, authorities say. The incident occurred yesterday at approximately 3:30 p.m. on the 1400 block of the street, prompting a swift response from local police officers and firefighters. The San Bruno Police Department states that the victim received immediate medical treatment before being transported to a local hospital.
The driver of the garbage truck, identified as a 37-year-old Watsonville resident, stayed at the scene and is said to have cooperated with authorities in their investigation, which thus far indicates alcohol and narcotics were not a factor in the incident. The ongoing investigation is within the hands of the San Bruno Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team.
Law enforcement is contacting the public for further information and urging any witnesses to come forward. They ask anyone with details relating to the collision to contact the San Bruno Police Department at (650) 616-7100 or via email at [email protected], with the option to remain anonymous.
