Redwood City Driver Medical Event Hits Teen Pedestrian Critical Condition

A 17-year-old girl was critically injured after being struck by a 64-year-old driver who ran a red light while she was lawfully crossing a street in Redwood City. Authorities reported that the driver appeared to have suffered a 'debilitating medical event' immediately before the collision, with no signs of drug or alcohol impairment. Witness accounts and video evidence confirmed the driver ran the red light and hit the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation, and blood samples were collected for further analysis. Police and the district attorney emphasized that the nature of the medical emergency will be crucial in determining any criminal responsibility. The teen remains hospitalized in critical condition as the investigation continues, with officials encouraging anyone with information to come forward.