Crime & Safety

Car Hits Person, Goes Over Embankment Near Hwy. 35

The crash occurred Monday morning near Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.

By Bay City News
           
A vehicle went down an embankment after apparently striking a
pedestrian in unincorporated San Mateo County this morning, according to the
California Highway Patrol.
           
The crash was reported at about 8:15 a.m. near state Highway 35 and Tunitas Creek Road, near the Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve.
           
The pedestrian suffered leg and back injuries in the collision, CHP Officer Kevin Bartlett said.
           
Crews were still trying to retrieve the vehicle from down the embankment late this morning, Bartlett said.
           
No other information about the collision was immediately available.

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