A 42-year-old man remained in stable condition Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle while crossing a street, the Chula Vista Police Department said.
At 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, officers were called to the intersection of Third Ave. and Palomar St., where a 23-year-old driver of a silver 2012 Nissan Leaf was traveling south on Third Avenue when she hit a pedestrian who appeared to be crossing from east to west against a “don’t walk” symbol, police said.
Officers and paramedics provided medical aid to the 42-year-old pedestrian, who suffered serious internal injuries and was taken a local trauma center.
Police said the driver, a Chula Vista resident, cooperated with law enforcement.
Authorities added that neither alcohol nor drug impairment is suspected as a factor in the collision.
The Chula Vista Police Traffic Bureau is investigating the collision. Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or who might have additional information to call (619) 476-5302.
