San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Vista Fatal Vehicle Verses Pedestrian

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

12/10/2021 11:34 AM

On December 9, 2021, at approximately 9:34 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies from the Vista Station, Traffic Division and Vista Fire Department personnel responded to a serious injury vehicle versus pedestrian collision at the 300 block of Pomelo Drive.

Based on the preliminary investigation, a single occupant tan Hyundai Elantra was driving northbound on Pomelo Drive and struck a 44-year-old female pedestrian who had walked into the roadway.  The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to Palomar Medical Center and later pronounced deceased. 

The driver of the tan Hyundai remained on scene and cooperated with the investigation.  It is believed the pedestrian was under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor with the driver of the Hyundai.

The Vista Traffic Division is handling the investigation. 

Deputy Jason Malson 
Jason.Malson@sdsheriff.org 
Vista Traffic- 760-940-4551

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