San Diego

Pedestrian Crossing Against Signals Struck by Car: PD

A 23-year-old man crossing the street against traffic signals in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood suffered serious injuries when he was hit by a car, San Diego Police (SDPD) said. 

The pedestrian, who has not been identified, was walking westbound on the south side of National Avenue at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, police said.

When he crossed at the S. 43rd Avenue crosswalk, against traffic and pedestrian signals, he was struck, SDPD officers said. 

The 76-year-old driver behind the wheel of a 2004 Dodge pick-up heading northbound on S. 43rd Street struck the man, police said. 

The pedestrian suffered serious injuries and was taken to UC San Diego Medical Center. He has intra-cranial bleeding and a fractured left femur. 

The crash is under investigation. 

No other information was immediately available.

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