CAR STRIKES FOOD LINE AT EL CAJON CHURCH

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By Miriam Raftery

November 18, 2014 (El Cajon)-  A driver who lost control while backing out of a parking space hit an unoccupied Ford SUV, then struck and injured three people who were waiting in line for food outside the Seventh Day Adventist church at 1630 East Madison Avenue Two of the victims, a 74-year-old woman and a 33-year-old woman, were pinned between the vehicle and a cement block wall, suffering serious injuries and were taken to a hospital, said Lt. Greg Robertson. A third woman, age 60, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The driver, 42, and her passenger, 62, also sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital.

El Cajon Police and Fire paramedics responded shortly after the accident at 4:21 p.m. and provided aid.  Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the accident, according to police. Details on the driver and victims are not being released at this time.

If you have information on this collision please contact El Cajon Police Department's Traffic Division at 619-441-1632.

 


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