A 66-year-old man was seriously injured when he was struck while across a street in Chula Vista late Monday, authorities said.

Chula Vista police said the man was crossing from west to east between intersections near the 100 block of Fourth Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle around 8:50 p.m.

Paramedics performed lifesaving measures on the victim, while he was taken to a trauma center for significant injuries. His condition was not disclosed.

Police said the 58-year-old woman behind the wheel of the white northbound Scion TC remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

The cause of the collision has not yet been determined, but alcohol or drugs were not believed to be a factor, according to police.

No further information was immediately available.

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