John Marin, age 89, was driving a 2000 Toyota Tacoma by the hospital entrance Jan. 16. He abruptly accelerated and hit two people — James Donaldson and Elena Cendejas.
Mr. Donaldson, age 63, had been treated at PalomarMedicalCenter for another ailment and was being pushed in a wheelchair when Mr. Marin hit him. One witness, Ken Johnson, claimed Mr. Donaldson was dragged 100 feet before Mr. Marin stopped, according to Fox 5 San Diego. Mr. Donaldson died from collision injuries.
Ms. Cendejas, age 67, was pushing Mr. Donaldson in the wheelchair when she was hit. Although she was injured, she is in stable condition at Palomar Medical Center.
Mr. Marin, the driver, was not injured and has not been charged at this time. Police are still investigating the collision.
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