RAMONA — A pedestrian was seriously injured Wednesday when she was struck by a car that also hit a power pole, knocking down power lines across state Route 78 and closing the highway for about an hour. 

About 12:40 p.m., the driver of a Honda Civic who was eastbound on Route 78 west of Magnolia Avenue stopped to make a left turn, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings said. The driver of a Chevrolet Suburban approached the Honda from behind. The driver was not paying attention, and the Suburban collided with the rear of the Honda at about 45 mph, Pennings said.

The forced pushed the Honda into the westbound lanes, where the car struck a pedestrian, a 57-year-old woman from Ramona, who was walking east on the shoulder, Pennings said.

The Honda continued down an embankment and struck a power pole. The pole broke off, and power lines went across both lanes of the highway, Pennings said.

The pedestrian, who suffered major injuries, was taken by medical helicopter to Palomar Medical Center, Pennings said. A man who was driving the Honda suffered moderate injuries and was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital. The woman who was driving the Suburban had complaints of pain but was not taken to a hospital.

San Diego Gas & Electric crews cut power to the lines so firefighters could get the victims out of the vehicles, Cal Fire Capt. Mike Mohler.

Cause of the Ramona accident

If news accounts in the 10News are accurate, the driver of the SUV is likely  responsible for causing this accident. However, the accident is still under investigation by the CHP and an official determination of the cause of the San Diego  County crash has not been made.

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