CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) — A landscaper was struck and killed by a vehicle along a Chula Vista-area street Monday afternoon, according to police.
Chula Vista Police officials said an aqua-green Toyota Prius was heading eastbound in the 4200 block of Bonita Road, near Allen School Road, just before 1:30 p.m. when “the driver failed to negotiate a turn, crossed into oncoming traffic, hit a parked vehicle, drove onto a sidewalk and struck a maintenance worker.”
Despite life-saving measures, the 46-year-old worker -- who was not identified -- died at the scene, police stated.
The driver, identified of 28-year-old Chula Vista resident Alexander Heydari, was evaluated at the scene and then arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs and vehicular manslaughter while impaired.
CVPD’s Traffic Bureau is investigating the collision; anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact the agency at 619-476-2428.
