PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Police Department Traffic Division responded for two separate serious injury traffic collisions within a 24 hour period.

On Saturday September 9th, 2023 at approximately 12:30 a.m, PRPD dispatch received a call of a man down in the area of Buena Vista Drive and River Oaks Drive. When Officers arrived on scene it was determined to be a traffic collision which involved an E-Bike. The rider was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries. Alcohol appears to be a factor in this collision.

Shortly after at approximately 7:13 a.m, PRPD Dispatch received a call of a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision in the area of 1st Street and Oak Street. Initial responding Officers located all involved parties on scene. PREMS responded for a female which sustained serious injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. The female pedestrian was transported to an area hospital for treatment of her injuries. Drugs or alcohol do not appear to be a factor in this collision

These are ongoing investigations, and the Paso Robles Police Department Traffic Division is requesting anyone with any information to call the PRPD at (805) 237-6464 or persons wishing to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers’ 24-hour hotline at 805-549- STOP or by texting “SLOTIPS” plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).

The Paso Robles Police Department wants to remind everyone we all have places to be and not everyone gets there by car. Bicyclists and pedestrians have the same rights to the road but face even more risk without the protections vehicles have. We should all be looking out for one another.