(San Diego, CA) A 21-year-old man has been arrested after hitting a pedestrian and severely injuring her in San Ysidro. Marijuana use is suspected to be the main factor in this terrible accident.
On Monday night, a San Ysidro DUI hit-and-run accident was reported, which resulted in a critically injured woman and the arrest of the driver on suspicion of drug use. The 21-year-old man, whose identity has not been revealed, was driving a 2006 BMW X3 northbound on the fast lane of Smythe Avenue near de la Madrid avenue when he hit a woman who was walking on a pedestrian crossing.
The victim has been identified as a woman between 20 and 25 years old, according to authorities. As a result of the hit-and-run, the woman suffered brain injuries and is reported to be in critical condition. The driver has been arrested and is under investigation for suspected marijuana use.
Pedestrian accidents are one of the leading causes of serious injuries and wrongful deaths in California, and the numbers are increasing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends, and we hope for a speedy recovery.
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