A 69-year-old man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning, August 3 in the Midway District neighborhood, authorities said. (News reports placed the accident in the “Point Loma Heights” neighborhood.)
According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred around 3:22 a.m. in the 4100 block of Sports Arena Boulevard.
Investigators say the man was crossing the street mid-block when he was hit by a southbound 2015 Toyota RAV4 driven by a 28-year-old woman. The driver reportedly did not see the pedestrian before the impact.
Emergency responders transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been released. Police have not said whether drugs or alcohol were factors in the crash.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
This followed another accident that occurred on July 22 where a man was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in the Midway. (Again, news reports placed the accident in the “Point Loma Heights neighborhood.”)
According to the San Diego Police Department, the collision occurred mid-block in the 4400 block of West Point Loma Boulevard, where a 28-year-old woman driving a 2018 Honda Civic was pulling out of a private driveway. The woman attempted to make a left turn and entered the path of an oncoming motorcycle.
The motorcycle, a 2002 Harley Davidson driven by a 53-year-old man traveling eastbound, struck the vehicle at that time, police said. The impact caused the rider to sustain multiple injuries, including fractures to his pelvis and an open fracture to his left arm. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His current condition has not been released.
SDPD’s Traffic Division responded to the scene and is handling the investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information to contact the department or call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
Pedestrian crashes in Point Loma and across San Diego are a serious public safety concern. These accidents often occur during early morning hours or late at night when visibility is low. Even with marked crosswalks and signals, pedestrians remain vulnerable when drivers fail to yield or stay alert.
According to data from the California Office of Traffic Safety, San Diego consistently ranks among the cities with the highest number of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in the state. Urban areas with busy roads like Sports Arena Blvd are especially dangerous due to high traffic volumes and fast-moving vehicles.
