Pedestrian Critically Injured in Southern California Collision Involving Autonomous Vehicle
A pedestrian was critically injured in Southern California when a vehicle struck them, then swerved and collided with a Waymo autonomous vehicle.
Chicago, IL, July 26, 2026 —
A pedestrian sustained critical injuries in a traffic incident in Southern California that involved both a traditional vehicle and a Waymo autonomous vehicle. The collision occurred when a vehicle first struck the pedestrian before swerving and subsequently colliding with the Waymo car.
Details regarding the exact location, date, and time of the incident were not provided in the summary. The identities of the pedestrian and the driver of the non-autonomous vehicle also remain unreleased.
Following the initial impact with the pedestrian, the involved vehicle then veered and made contact with the autonomous vehicle operated by Waymo, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
The condition of any occupants within the Waymo vehicle, or the extent of damage to either vehicle, was not specified. The circumstances leading up to the initial strike of the pedestrian are also unclear.
Emergency services responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported for medical treatment and is reported to be in critical condition. Further details on the investigation into the cause of the collision are pending.
Story summarized from the original created by KABC on abc7news.com, see more information here.
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