Menifee, CA (December 22, 2025) — A man remained hospitalized in critical condition after an auto-pedestrian collision on Bradley Road Friday evening.
According to authorities, the incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Bradley Road, south of McCall Boulevard.
Authorities reported that a passerby alerted emergency services after hearing the crash. Responding officers found the pedestrian with serious head injuries and abrasions to his hands and arms.
Paramedics transported the victim to a hospital, where doctors listed him in critical condition. The driver, an 86-year-old man operating a Mercury Villager, stayed at the scene and provided assistance until first responders arrived.
Investigators believe the driver was traveling southbound on Bradley Road when he failed to see the pedestrian crossing the roadway. Officials indicated that alcohol and drugs did not contribute to the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.
Stop Pedestrian Accidents
To help avoid pedestrian accidents, drivers and pedestrians alike should be increasingly vigilant and watch out for each other. Drivers have to make sure to slow down in crowded areas, watch for people crossing and not get distracted, like by texting.
Pedestrians should cross only where they are supposed to, heed the traffic lights and attempt to establish eye contact with drivers before they step off the curb. If you’re walking at night, wear something bright or reflective so you’re easier to see. Do not walk and use a phone, or wear headphones, on the road.
Pedestrian crashes often result in severe injuries. Drivers should remain alert for people crossing roadways, especially in low-visibility conditions, while pedestrians should use designated crossings and remain cautious near traffic.
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