Vista, CA – On December 27, 2024, at approximately 2:44 PM, 911 received reports of a vehicle-pedestrian collision at 871 Via Felicidad.
First responders arrived to find a 4-year-old child who had been struck by a truck while riding a bike. It is believed that the truck was traveling at a speed of 30-40 MPH when the collision occurred.
Immediate medical assistance was provided, and a helicopter was requested to transport the child to a trauma center. Shortly thereafter, the helicopter arrived, and the child was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of multiple traumatic injuries.
The truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with sheriff’s deputies. Preliminary investigations indicate that drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the incident. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.