An industrial accident left one man injured in the Otay Mesa neighborhood on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at the loading docks of a business located at 2451 Britannia Boulevard, where a 28-year-old male, operating a 2013 black Peterbilt tractor, struck a 54-year-old pedestrian while maneuvering the vehicle, according to information released by the San Diego Police Department.
The tractor operator was reportedly straightening his rig after backing up and did not see the older man walking in front of the tractor. This sequence of unfortunate events led to the collision that fractured the pedestrian's leg. Officer J. Perales, Watch Commander of the San Diego Police Department, noted in a press release that the injuries are not considered life-threatening and that alcohol was not a factor in the incident.
The injured man received prompt medical attention following the accident and was transported to a local hospital. His condition has not been disclosed beyond the initial assessment of the injuries.
As the investigation into the cause of the accident proceeds, authorities from the San Diego Police Traffic Division are leading the inquiry and have not yet provided additional insights into the dynamics of the accident. The San Diego Police Department has asked for anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477. The San Diego Police Traffic Division, which handles the case, is also open to receiving information that could assist in their investigation.
