Pedestrian hit by 18-wheeler on SR-78 in Borrego Springs

Publish Date: 2021/12/29

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A pedestrian was critically injured Wednesday afternoon in a crash involving an 18-wheeler on California Highway 78 in Borrego Springs, according to California Highway Patrol.

The incident took place in the 5841 block of the highway and was first reported by CHP at 12:35 p.m.

It was unclear what led up to the crash, but two vehicles were involved, including the big rig and a motorcycle. CHP has not confirmed whether or not the pedestrian was on the motorcycle at the time of the crash.

The victim was airlifted to Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs with critical injuries.

By 2:42 p.m., the scene had been cleared from the roadway.

No further information has been released at this time.

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