A man suffered a serious leg injury Saturday when he was struck and pinned by a vehicle operated by a driver suspected of being under the influence.
The 23-year-old victim was replacing trash bags at about 8:40 a.m. Saturday in front of a business at 9532 Miramar Road when he was hit by a motorist who was attempting a parking maneuver, San Diego Police Department Sgt. David Nilsen said.
"For an unknown reason, the driver drove forward over a curb and pinned the pedestrian's leg to the wall," Nilsen said.
The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of apparent fractures, according to the sergeant.
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DUI is suspected as a factor in the crash, he said. A description of the driver was not provided, nor was a vehicle description.
There were no details about a possible arrest.
