The San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating a collision that left a pedestrian hospitalized with severe injuries late Tuesday evening, May 12, 2026, in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Breakdown of the Incident
According to local authorities, the crash occurred at approximately 9:55 PM at a busy beachside intersection:
The Turn: A 25-year-old man driving a Toyota 4Runner SUV was traveling eastbound on Reed Avenue. As he made a left-hand turn to head north onto Mission Boulevard, he struck a pedestrian.
The Victim: The pedestrian, identified as a 67-year-old woman, was walking within the northern designated crosswalk of the intersection when the SUV hit her.
Medical Response and Investigation
Paramedics and emergency crews rushed to the scene immediately following the collision.
Injury Update: The 67-year-old woman sustained a fractured pelvis along with other serious but non-life-threatening injuries. She was stabilized at the scene and transported via ambulance to a regional hospital for treatment.
SDPD officers evaluated the 25-year-old driver at the scene and explicitly noted that driving under the influence (DUI) is not believed to be a factor in the collision. The Traffic Division is continuing its investigation to review right-of-way factors and determine fault
