Tragedy was narrowly avoided in Poway yesterday when a 12-year-old was struck by a car. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office reports that just before 8:30 AM, deputies from the Poway Sheriff’s Station rushed to the scene following reports of a vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident on Twin Peaks Road, just east of Espola Road.
Witnesses present at the time of the incident told deputies that, running across the road that wasn't a designated pedestrian crossing, the juvenile was hit by a westbound vehicle. The details, provided by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, highlight the close shave with what could have been a far more grave situation.
The injured youth was promptly attended to by paramedics at the scene and transported to Rady Children's Hospital. The Sheriff's Department has confirmed that the injuries sustained were non-life-threatening, providing a sliver of relief amidst the distressing event.
