A woman lying on the sand at Half Moon Bay's Francis Beach was struck and run over by a lifeguard vehicle, because apparently even relaxing on the beach now requires checking for traffic.
A 20-year-old beachgoer was taken to the hospital after being struck and run over by a lifeguard driving a vehicle on a popular beach in Half Moon Bay on Wednesday, according to a statement by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
The deputies responded at about 3:45 p.m., according to Gretchen Spiker, the director of communications at the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office.
The beachgoer, a woman who has not been identified, was lying on the sand on Francis Beach when she was struck by the lifeguard driving a "lifeguard vehicle," according to California State Parks spokesperson Adeline Yee. In addition to sheriff's deputies, other first responders included Coastside Fire and State Park Peace Officers, Yee said.
The woman was treated at the scene and taken by ambulance to a local hospital, according to Yee. Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time, Spiker told SFGATE. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, but, "Initial reports indicated the driver may have been distracted," Spiker said.
SFGate
The ocean is dangerous, but at least it usually stays in its lane.
Previously:
• 14-year-old boy at Florida lifeguard camp needs to be rescued after a shark bites his leg
• Lifeguard drone in Australia saves two boys on its first day of service
