[10-27-2025] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Collision with Car on Pacific Highway and Sassafras Street

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car on Pacific Highway and Sassafras Street in the Midtown area of San Diego on Monday morning, October 27, 2025.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the victim, described only as male, was in the roadway when a southbound 2020 Chrysler Pacifica struck him at approximately 5 a.m.

Paramedics transported the pedestrian to a hospital for treatment of a broken thighbone and pelvis, as well as a compound lower-leg fracture, Officer Sarah Foster reported.

No further details were immediately available.

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If you or a loved one has been involved in a pedestrian collision, taking these steps can help protect your rights and preserve vital evidence:

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Pedestrian Accident Statistics

In 2023, nearly 7,314 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic accidents across the United States, representing approximately 18% of all traffic-related fatalities. This is a dramatic rise of nearly 78% compared to 2009, which saw the lowest number of pedestrian deaths recorded.

Hit-and-run accidents continue to be a serious problem. In 2023, one out of every four pedestrian deaths involved a driver who fled the scene. The percentage of such incidents had been about 20% between 2014 and 2019, but it increased to 24% in 2020 and remained at 25% in more recent years.

Looking at trends over time, pedestrian safety has improved for most age groups. For instance, the death rate among children under 13 dropped by 93% from 1975 to 2023. Teenagers aged 13 to 19 saw a 71% reduction, and adults aged 70 and older experienced a 73% decrease in fatalities. The only group with an increase in fatality rates was adults aged 20 to 44, who saw a 6% rise.

Since 2009, the pedestrian death rates have continued to climb among adults over 20, while rates for children and teens have consistently fallen, highlighting a growing gap in pedestrian safety across different age groups.