Pedestrian hit by driver doing doughnuts in Mission Valley

Publish Date: 2022/05/31

SAN DIEGO, CA — One person was struck by a vehicle Sunday evening while a driver was performing stunts for a crowd in San Diego’s Mission Valley neighborhood, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

San Diego Police said the incident took place near Camino De La Reina and Hotel Circle North, near Town and Country Resort, at around 7:15 p.m.

A preliminary investigation shows a group of spectators and about 50 to 100 vehicles were gathered together as multiple reckless drivers traveled in tight circles known as “doughnuts.”

At one point, a pedestrian was hit by a car. The condition of the victim was not immediately clear but they were said to have run away after the incident.

Officers responded to the scene and arrested the driver of the striking vehicle and one other person.

No other information has been shared at this time.

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