Pedestrian fatally hit by driver on H Street in Chula Vista

Publish Date: 2022/04/15

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A woman was fatally injured Thursday night when she was struck by a vehicle while blocking traffic in central Chula Vista, reports The San Diego Union-Tribune.

The incident occurred at the intersection of H Street and Minot Avenue at around 9:05 p.m.

According to Chula Vista Police, multiple callers reported a female pedestrian in the westbound lanes of H Street shortly before she was hit by a driver.

The woman suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a local hospital, where she died less than an hour later.

Authorities said the striking driver stopped after the crash and cooperated with officers.

No further information has been released at this time.

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