16-year-old injured after car crash on East Washington Avenue and Waterloo Avenue in El Cajon
According to nbcsandiego.com, a boy was hit by a car Monday April 2nd, 2018, around 8 pm while crossing the street on East Washington Avenue at Waterloo Avenue in El Cajon.
As mentioned in the article, the victim and three other teens were crossing Washington Avenue in an unmarked crosswalk thinking they had enough time to make it across safely. One teenager was reportedly hit by the car, reported officials.
The teenager was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to El Cajon police.
In addition, the vehicle involved in the collision was identified as Rav4, stated the officials.
Several lanes of traffic were blocked as authorities worked to clear the accident and a tow truck was required for the vehicles involved in the accident, as stated by authorities.
Currently, this crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the exact cause and liable party in the crash.
Further details will be reported at a later time once the investigation has concluded.
Our May Firm staff is deeply saddened upon hearing news of this accident, and will keep the victim as well as their family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers during this tremendously difficult time.
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