Pedestrian Injured in Mission Beach Accident on Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue
Mission Beach, California (December 5, 2021) – A woman sustained major injuries in a crash that occurred in Mission Beach on Saturday night, according to the authorities.
The incident happened just before midnight on Saturday, December 4, on Mission Boulevard and Thomas Avenue.
Authorities said a 54-year-old man was walking east in the crosswalk when he was struck by a Jeep traveling north on Mission Boulevard.
Pedestrian Hurt in Mission Beach Pedestrian Crash
The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital with major injuries including a fractured pelvis.
The driver, a 24-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of DUI following the collision.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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