A woman in her mid-50s was struck by a car while crossing Portola Parkway in a Lake Forest pedestrian accident, according to a news report.
Authorities say that the woman was discovered lying in the northbound lanes of Portola Parkway near Pauling Drive by a deputy driving in the area. Investigators believe that the woman was hit by a vehicle that was in the process of turning north onto Portola from Pauling while she was crossing the street.
The woman was treated at the scene for head injuries and a possible broken leg; paramedics then transported her to Mission Medical Center. The driver of the vehicle has not been cited in the accident, which is still under investigation.
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