Costa Mesa crash leaves pedestrian hospitalized

A vehicle struck and seriously injured a pedestrian in Costa Mesa Monday evening, police said.

The crash happened at Irvine Avenue and 18th Street, Costa Mesa Police said in a bulletin at about 6 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing the street when they were hit, department spokeswoman Roxi Fyad said.

The individual was taken to a hospital and remained in “critical” condition Tuesday morning, Fyad said. The driver waited for officers to arrive and cooperated with police.

Investigators do not believe drugs or speed played a role in the collision. No arrests were made immediately following the crash.

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