On Friday, November 7, shortly before 8:30 a.m., deputies from the Poway Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a collision near the intersection of Twin Peaks Road adn Espola Road in Poway, California. A 12-year-old juvenile was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Twin Peaks Road.
Vehicle Strikes Juvenile in Poway
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According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred in the 14100 block of Twin Peaks Road. https://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/news/Pages/detail.aspx?newsid=2191
Witnesses at the scene reported observing the juvenile running across a section of the roadway not designated for pedestrian crossing. The vehicle involved was traveling westbound on Twin Peaks road at the time of the collision.
Injuries and Hospitalization
Paramedics transported the juvenile to Rady Children’s Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. https://www.rchsd.org/
Inquiry and Contact Details
The Poway Sheriff’s Station is handling the investigation. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Sergeant Saleem Payman at saleem.payman@sdsheriff.org or (858) 513-2800.
Summary
This incident highlights the importance of pedestrian safety and utilizing designated crosswalks. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.