On the evening of November 29, 2025, Eduardo Sanchez, an 83-year-old pedestrian, tragically lost his life after being struck by an SUV while crossing East San Ysidro Boulevard in San Ysidro, California. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 6:06 p.m. in the 200 block of the busy roadway. Emergency services responded quickly after receiving a 911 call about a pedestrian down in the street following a collision. Despite the immediate medical attention, Sanchez was later pronounced dead at UCSD Medical Center, where he succumbed to injuries sustained during the crash.
According to preliminary reports and eyewitness accounts, Sanchez was crossing the street when an SUV traveling along East San Ysidro Boulevard struck him. The collision was with only one vehicle, which remained at the scene. The driver of the SUV did not sustain any injuries, and there have been no reports of additional vehicles or individuals involved in the crash. The specific details surrounding the cause of the accident, such as the SUV’s speed or whether weather conditions played a role, have not been disclosed, but authorities are continuing their investigation. As of now, no criminal charges have been filed.
Sanchez was transported by paramedics to UCSD Medical Center after receiving initial medical assistance at the scene. However, despite the best efforts of emergency responders, he was later pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. on November 30, 2025, from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. The news of his passing has left the community mourning, and friends and family are grieving the loss of a loved one. Authorities are continuing to investigate the accident to determine any contributing factors and to provide closure to those affected by the incident.
