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LAKESIDE, San Diego County, Calif., Nov. 8, 2026 — A pedestrian was hurt on Saturday afternoon, November 7, after reportedly being struck by a vehicle in a Walgreens parking lot on Winter Gardens Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.
The crash was reported shortly before 3:30 p.m. in the lot at 9728 Winter Gardens Blvd, the location listed for a Walgreens store. A caller's open phone line reportedly captured people in the background telling the injured person not to move and to say if anything hurt, with someone crying audible in the background.
The vehicle involved was not identified in the initial log entries, and it was unclear whether the driver remained at the scene. The extent of the pedestrian's injuries has not been released. Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene.
No further details on the pedestrian's condition or the circumstances of the crash have been made public. The California Highway Patrol is expected to continue gathering information as the incident is reviewed.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Lakeside, CA
The pedestrian crash was reported on 9728 Winter Gardens Blvd in Lakeside. For more crash news from the area, see our San Diego County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Many pedestrian crashes occur in parking lots, crosswalks, and intersections, where vehicles and people on foot share tight space and visibility can be limited.
Are pedestrian accidents more common at night?
Reduced lighting and lower visibility make nighttime hours riskier for pedestrians, though crashes like this one can happen in broad daylight as well.
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a car?
Anyone struck by a vehicle should stay still if possible, call for emergency help, and avoid moving until medical responders can check for injuries, especially head, neck, or back pain.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers and pedestrians both share responsibility for watching for one another in parking lots and at intersections.
