PEDESTRIAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EL CAJON

February 3, 2015 (El Cajon)--El Cajon Police officers and Fire Department paramedics responded to reports of a pedestrian that had been struck by a vehicle in the intersection of Cuyamaca Street and Weld Boulevard in El Cajon at 5:28 a.m. 

Based on preliminary statements, an adult female pedestrian in her mid-50's was crossing westbound at the intersection of Weld Boulevard and Cuyamaca Street when she was struck by an SUV travelling South on Cuyamaca in the #1 lane. The pedestrian was transported to a local trauma center with serious injuries, says Lieutenant Randy Soulard. He added, “The driver of the SUV, an adult male in his mid-60's, immediately stopped after the collision and is cooperating with Traffic Investigators. Speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors in the collision at this time.”

This investigation is ongoing and fault for this collision has not been determined.



The pedestrian involved in this collision has been identified as San Diego resident Maria Romo, 55 It appears that Romo was walking to work from the nearby trolley stop when she was struck.



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



The El Cajon Police Department would like to remind pedestrians to wear bright or reflective clothing when walking in hours of darkness and to obey all traffic control devices and crosswalks. People driving during hours of darkness should use extra caution when approaching intersections where pedestrians may be crossing.