On September 12, 2024, two women were unable to cross the street because a reckless 18-year-old driver nearly killed them.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. A 2015 Honda Fit in the 8500 block of Rumex Lane made a turn onto westbound Park Village Road when she collided with two women, who were both in their 60s. The pedestrians, who were in a crosswalk, were walking from north to south at the time of the incident.
One of the victims sustained multiple brain bleeds, a skull fracture, a left collarbone fracture, multiple left rib fractures, bilateral lung contusions, a bruised left hip, and a scalp laceration. Police said her injuries were considered life-threatening.
The other victim sustained a minor brain bleed, a right leg fracture, and abrasions to her knees. The driver was not injured, and DUI was not a factor, police said.
Rancho Peñasquitos is a suburban community in northeastern San Diego, California. It is named after the first Mexican land grant in San Diego County, Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos (little cliffs). The community abuts Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, an open space preserve that offers hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. The community is commonly abbreviated “PQ.”
Native American Kumeyaay history within the area has been documented to 7,000 years ago. Remains of the prehistoric culture can still be found.
Ethnic Spanish colonists moved into the area following the establishment of missions and other settlements along the coast. Rancho de los Peñasquitos was the first rancho, the Rancho Santa Maria de Los Peñasquitos, within the boundaries of present-day San Diego County.
The ranch operated until 1962, when real estate developer Irvin Kahn acquired the 14,000-acre parcel and transformed it into a 150,000-resident planned community.
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