San Carlos boy dies

Twelve-year-old killed, two other children critically injured crossing street in San Carlos

East County News Service

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Update 7:30 p.m.:  San Diego Unified School District has identified the boy who died as sixth grader Andrew Olsen. Sixth graders Anne Willow and Jasmine Olsen are recovering from their injuries, according to the district.

October 20, 2025 (San Carlos) – Three sixth graders walking to Pershing Middle School were struck by a vehicle on Jackson Drive near Lake Badin Drive in San Diego’s San Carlos neighborhood this morning. The three victims, all 12 years old, were taken to Rady Children’s Hospital.  A boy died at the hospital and two girls are hospitalized in critical condition.


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