DUI Driver Fatally Hits Man Near Elm Street
Park West, CA (October 2, 2022) – A pedestrian died following a traffic accident that occurred on Fifth Avenue Sunday evening.
According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, a 30-year-old man was driving a rented Penske truck heading north on Fifth Avenue. Earlier reports indicated the truck was seen traveling at a high rate of speed.
Officials said the truck veered to the right of the roadway, and ended up hitting a parked car. The truck then drove over the raised buffer curb and struck a male pedestrian sitting in the area.
The horrible crash took place near Elm Street in the Park West neighborhood.
Pedestrian Killed in DUI Crash on Fifth Avenue in Park West
Shortly after 10 p.m., rescue teams arrived at the location. Responding paramedics performed life-saving measures to the victim but he sadly succumbed to his injuries and died at the scene. The identity of the deceased remained undisclosed pending confirmation and notification of next of kin.
Authorities mentioned the driver of the truck sustained significant facial injuries. An ambulance transported the man to a hospital for further treatment.
The article published online mentioned police believed alcohol played a role in the catastrophic incident. The Traffic Division officers continue to investigate several factors surrounding the fatal crash on Fifth Avenue in Park West.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune
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