Last Saturday afternoon in Imperial Beach, deputies from the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation were called to the scene of a severe collision involving a minor on a bicycle and a silver Chevrolet Malibu. The incident occurred at approximately 2:39 p.m. at the intersection of Imperial Beach Blvd. and California St., as per a report from the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.
The Sheriff's Office stated that the bicyclist, whose identity remains undisclosed due to their minor status, was found having landed in the eastbound lanes following the collision. While the paramedics swiftly arrived, providing medical attention with a sense of urgency, the child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Still under investigation, anyone with information or insights into the collision is encouraged to come forward and contact the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Station.
In a distressing turn for the Imperial Beach community, the driver of the Malibu cooperated with law enforcement officials after the accident. The investigation team later determined that the driver's blood-alcohol content was above the legal limit, leading to their arrest for DUI. This unfortunate event lends weight to the relentless campaign against driving under the influence and underscores the inherent dangers of this reckless behavior.
The case is currently in the hands of the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Station Traffic Unit, and they are handling the ongoing investigation with meticulous care. As this story unfolds, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office pleads with those in the know to reach out; they can be contacted at (619) 498-2400.
