Pedestrian Hit By Van At I-8 Offramp In East County

EL CAJON, CA – A pedestrian was struck by a van Monday while walking in the crosswalk of an Interstate 8 offramp in El Cajon, but escaped serious injury, authorities said.

The 47-year-old man was walking in a crosswalk at the I-8 offramp to Second Street when he was struck by a Dodge van at 8:05 a.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Garrow said.

The victim, whose name was withheld, was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego with a complaint of pain to his leg, Garrow said.

The 50-year-old man behind the wheel of the van remained at the scene and cooperated with officers, Garrow said.

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