Vehicle-Pedestrian accident in Paso Robles

PASO ROBLES, CA – On Friday, March 29 at approximately 1:19 pm, officers from the Paso Robles Police Department received a report of a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Spring Street and 21st Street. Officers from the Paso Robles Police Department, along with personnel from the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services and San Luis Ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival, they found a 48-year-old female victim lying on the roadway. The victim was conscious and speaking with emergency personnel. Eventually, the victim was transported to Sierra Vista Hospital with moderate injuries. A 68-year-old female driver of the vehicle was uninjured and fully cooperated with the investigation. A preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Spring Street and approaching 21st Street. The victim entered the roadway into the crosswalk and was struck by the vehicle as it traveled southbound. Neither alcohol nor speeding appeared to be a contributing factor to the cause of this collision. This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information about this case is encouraged to call the Paso Robles Police Department at 805-237-6464. Persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call the Crime Stoppers' 24-hour hotline at 549-STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).