BOY, 7, DIES AFTER BEING STRUCK BY CAR IN EL CAJON

February 27, 2015 (El Cajon) – Angel Cruz, a 7-year-old boy struck by a car yesterday afternoon, has died  of his injuries as 12:40 this morning. The boy was struck by a car 3:45 p.m.yesterday  while crossing the 900 block of Peach Avenue in El Cajon.

Mark Isak, the 18-year-old driver of the silver Hyundai that struck the child, stopped immediately after the collision and is cooperating fully with traffic investigators, said Lieutenant Randy Soulard with El Cajon Police. He has not been charged or cited. Neither speed nor alcohol appear to be factors in the collision.

Isak and the child live in the same neighborhood on Peach Avenue. Isak was on his way to work and the child pedestrian, whose name is not being released, was returning home with his mother and siblings, who were at their vehicle nearby.

El Cajon Police and Fire Department paramedics responded and the boy was transported to Children’s Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department Traffic Division at 619-441-1632.

For information on the El Cajon Police Department's pedestrian safety campaign with pedestrian safety tips, please visit www.elcajonpolice.org and click on "Check Before You Step".