Missing Oceanside Man Struck By SUV In Vista

OCEANSIDE, CA —A man reported missing from his Oceanside home was struck by an SUV in Vista early Sunday morning, San Diego Sheriff's Department reported. He was hospitalized in unknown condition.

Shortly before 3 a.m. Sunday, a pedestrian was struck by a red Dodge Dakota driving southbound on the 2400 block of N. Santa Fe Avenue, Sgt. Kevin Johnston reported.

"The driver of the Dodge Dakota looked down briefly, and when he looked back up, a pedestrian was standing in the middle of the roadway in front of him," Johnston said. "The driver of the Dodge Dakota attempted to swerve but collided with the pedestrian."

Oceanside firefighters provided first aid to the pedestrian who suffered an apparent broken leg in the collision. He was unconscious with what appeared to be severe head trauma, Johnston said.

The man was taken to Palomar Medical Center for treatment, Johnston said. The SUV driver remained at the scene. Neither speed nor alcohol appeared to be factored in the crash.

City News Service, Patch Editor Ashley Ludwig contributed to this report.