Teen pedestrian hit, injured by sports car at Mira Mesa bus stop

Publish Date: 2023/10/18

SAN DIEGO, CA — An 18-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a sports car in San Diego’s Mira Mesa area, reports ABC10 News.

The incident occurred at the intersection of Camino Ruiz and Mira Mesa Boulevard, just before 12:00 p.m.

San Diego Police said a 27-year-old man was driving a 2017 Fiat Spider when he lost control of the car while attempting to make a left turn onto eastbound Mira Mesa Boulevard from southbound Camino Ruiz.

After the car jumped a curb, it struck the teen and then collided with a bench stationed at a Metropolitan Transit System bus stop.

The victim, who suffered a serious injury to her right leg, was transported to a local hospital.

At this time, the SDPD has not released any information about pending charges.

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