Man Hospitalized after Chula Vista Accident near Broadway and H Street
Chula Vista, California (October 30, 2021) – A Chula Vista pedestrian accident that occurred Thursday morning left a male party with serious injuries, a local news source reported.
The major injury crash happened near Broadway and H Street shortly after 5:45 a.m.
The accident began when, for unknown reasons, a Dodge Charger heading south on Broadway was making a west turn onto H Street and failed to negotiate the turn and lost control.
Officials said the vehicle then drove up onto the sidewalk and hit a male pedestrian on the street's north curb line.
The victim's shopping cart was pinned under the car for approximately 100 yards.
Major Injury Chula Vista Crash
The unidentified man suffered major injuries, including a compound leg fracture, following the crash. Paramedics attended to the victim before rushing him to an area hospital for further treatment.
The crash resulted in the closure of the intersection for an unknown time.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
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