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East County News Service
April 22, 2019 (El Cajon) – A woman struck by a Ford Explorer on April 19th in El Cajon succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
El Cajon Police and paramedics responded to the accident in the 800 block of South Mollison Ave. around 7:50 p.m. Witnesses told officers that the woman, 69, stepped off the curb outside of a marked crosswalk and was struck by the Ford Explorer. The driver of the Explorer, a 58-year-old El Cajon resident, remained on scene and cooperated with authorities, says Lt Stephen Kirk. Drugs or alcohol are not suspected as factors in the collision.
The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this collision to call (619) 579-3311. The department also reminds those who walk at night to obey all traffic control devices, only cross the street at designated, controlled intersections, and wear bright or light colored clothing for visibility. For those driving vehicles during hours of darkness, please pay extra attention to the roadway and be aware of pedestrians that may be crossing.
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