Crime & Safety
Boy Injured In Trolley Crash In Santee
BREAKING: The collision occurred around 4 p.m. at Cuyamaca Street and Mission Gorge Road.
SANTEE, CA – A 10-year-old boy was injured Tuesday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by a trolley in Santee, authorities reported.
The collision occurred around 4 p.m. at Cuyamaca Street and Mission Gorge Road, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Medics took the injured child to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for an evaluation, Lt. Matthew Glisson said.
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The accident left lanes blocked, resulting in traffic delays in the area.
Trolley service to the Santee Station was temporarily suspended due to the accident, according to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System. A bus bridge was implemented between Santee and Gillespie stations for Green Line passengers.
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MTS Trolley is blocking traffic at the intersection of Mission Gorge and Cuyamaca so avoid the area. Traffic backed up for 1/2 mile! pic.twitter.com/8vB36nzURB
— Santee Station (@SDSOSantee) August 29, 2017
Trolley versus vehicle at Mission Gorge Rd and Cuyamaca St. Expect traffic delays in the area as the roadway is partially blocked.
— Santee Station (@SDSOSantee) August 29, 2017
#MTSAlert A bus bridge is being implemented between Santee and Gillespie for Green Line passengers.
— San Diego MTS (@sdmts) August 29, 2017
#MTSAlert Due to an automobile accident on Mission Gorge, Trolley service to the Santee Station temporarily suspended until cleared.
— San Diego MTS (@sdmts) August 29, 2017
City News Service contributed to this report.
Image via San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
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