Shortly after 7:00 p.m. Friday Calexico Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of two pedestrians struck by a vehicle.

The accident occurred at the intersection of Sixth and Imperial Avenues. The pedestrians were crossing the street when they were hit by a northbound vehicle. A Mercy Air Ambulance was called and the helicopter was able to land in the intersection to evacuate the more seriously injured person. The other victim was taken to the hospital by ground transportation. The accident remains under investigation.