(Vista, CA) On Friday night, November 14, a pedestrian was fatally struck by an SUV on South Melrose Drive in Vista. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported that deputies arrived at the scene around 8:14 p.m. to the 300 block on South Melrose Drive. They received information about a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon their arrival, deputies discovered the victim lying in a lane heading north. Deputies and paramedics initiated life-saving procedures before transporting the pedestrian to a close hospital for further treatment. When the doctors arrived, they declared the victim dead at 8:45 p.m. The driver of the gray Toyota RAV4 stayed at the location and fully assisted the investigators. Authorities stated that drugs or alcohol did not seem to play a role in the accident. The Traffic Unit of the Vista Sheriff’s Station is still investigating and encourages anyone with information to contact 760-940-4551. Summary of the South Melrose Drive Collision. When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, investigators frequently take into account the Pedestrian Right-of-Way Law.
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