Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Hit By Van At I-8 Offramp In East County
A pedestrian suffered major injuries Monday when struck by a vehicle near an Interstate 8 offramp in El Cajon.
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.
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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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