Teen girl, man fatally hit by DUI suspect in National City

Publish Date: 2022/06/23

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — A teenage girl and an adult man died late Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle at a major intersection in National City, according to Times of San Diego.

The fatal incident occurred at the corner of East Plaza Boulevard and Harbison Avenue at about 10:20 p.m.

Details remain limited at this time, but National City Police said the two pedestrians had been hit by a passenger car.

First responders arrived to find both victims on the ground and the driver in her vehicle.

Officials confirmed the teenage girl died from her injuries at the scene.

The man was transported to Scripps Mercy Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Police said the female driver, who was suspected of intoxication at the scene, was taken into custody.

The intersection was shut down into the early morning of the next day.

At this time, no details regarding pending charges or citations have been released.

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