City of El Cajon, CA
10/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/23/2025 09:37
Juvenile Suffers Major Injuries From Hit And Run Collision
Juvenile Suffers Major Injuries From Hit And Run Collision
Post Date:10/23/2025 8:30 AM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Hit & Run Collision with Major Injury
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 10/22/25 at 8:00PM
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: 300 Ballantyne St., El Cajon, CA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at approximately 8:00 PM, the El Cajon Police Department received reports of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic collision in the 300 block of Ballantyne St. Responding officers and paramedics found a 12-year-old in the roadway with major head trauma. The vehicle involved in the collision had fled the scene. Paramedics transported the juvenile to the hospital where he remains in critical condition. The El Cajon Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify the hit and run vehicle; described by witnesses as a white or silver SUV having front end damage.
The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the collision to call (619) 579-3311.
Prepared by:
Lt. Joe Crawford
El Cajon Police Department
Metropolitan Division
Reviewed by:
Sgt. Brian Ehlers
El Cajon Police Department
Traffic Unit
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