Driver suffers ‘medical event,’ reportedly hits teen in Redwood City

REDWOOD CITY A driver reportedly hit and injured a -year-old pedestrian last week in Redwood City after appearing to suffer a debilitating physiological event police revealed Related Articles Body discovered at Santa Cruz beach a week after UCSC candidate went missing Family of pilot killed in a California wildfire helicopter crash reaches a million settlement Helicopter crash that killed Marines in Southern California caused by pilot error Cliff-jumper still missing after rescue operation near Santa Cruz coast Two United Airlines flights touch wingtips at San Francisco International Airport The collision happened at p m on May in the block of El Camino Real according to the Redwood City Police Department The pedestrian was taken to an area hospital where they were listed in critical condition The driver identified as a -year-old Menlo Park resident was also taken to the hospital for an evaluation After speaking with spectators and collecting video evidence officers determined the driver ran a red light and hit the pedestrian who was in a crosswalk police commented The driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs according to police Physiological personnel on scene opined it appeared the driver suffered a debilitating biological event promptly preceding the collision police stated in a news release Monday Blood samples were collected in this occurrence and will be processed for evaluation Anyone with information related to the occurrence can contact Officer Hart at - - Check back for updates