A traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred today at the Chevron gas station located at the intersection of Road 196 and State Route 198 in Exeter, CA. The incident involved a black Toyota Camry and prompted an immediate response from emergency services.
Reports indicate that the nature of the incident may have been intentional, with witnesses mentioning a possible handgun and hearing yelling for police assistance. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision was reported at approximately 8:53 AM. The pedestrian was found lying on the right-hand side of the road.
As of now, the status of any injuries remains unknown. The collision has caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, leading to lane closures to facilitate emergency response efforts.
Authorities are actively managing the scene to ensure public safety and are working to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes to minimize delays.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. The Exeter community is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.