Crime & Safety

85-Year-Old Hit by Car in Carmel Mountain Ranch

The accident occurred in the 11000 block of Ted Williams Parkway about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.

An 85-year-old man suffered severe injuries when he was hit by a car while illegally crossing a street in Carmel Mountain Ranch, police said.

The accident occurred in the 11000 block of Ted Williams Parkway about 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, San Diego police Officer David Stafford said.

Stafford said the pedestrian crossed the street against a "Don't Walk" signal as a car was making a legal left turn.

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The pedestrian suffered fractures to his pelvis and an arm, a brain bleed and lacerations and was taken to a hospital, Stafford said.

—City News Service

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