Girl, 16, Suffers Major Injuries After Being Struck by Vehicle in San Marcos

A vehicle struck and severely injured a teen-age girl Thursday in a commercial area near San Marcos High School.

The incident took place at So. Rancho Santa Fe Road, just south of San Marcos Boulevard at about 6:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

A preliminary investigation shows the driver was heading north, approaching San Marcos Boulevard, when the pedestrian crossed the roadway.

Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of “potentially life-threatening injuries,” sheriff’s officials said.

The road was closed for several hours while the investigation was being conducted. Drugs or alcohol are not believed to be a factor in the collision and the driver is cooperating with authorities.

Those who witnessed the collision or captured it on a dash cam or other video are asked to contact Sheriff’s Deputy James Clone at (760) 510-5047 or via email: James.Clone@sdsheriff.org.

Updated 5:45 p.m. Oct. 31, 2024