OCTOBER 1, 2008 — An 86 year old man was crossing Orange Avenue west of Second Street in Chula Vista Tuesday night when he was hit by a Honda, authorities have reported.  The accident occurred at about 8:20 p.m.   The driver of the Honda, who apparently did not see the man, was not injured. The area was dark, and there was no crosswalk.  The man, whose identity has not been released, has been hospitalized for serious injuries.

OCTOBER 1, 2008 — A tractor trailer jackknifed this morning near Encinitas Boulevard on Northbound I-5, causing lane closures and major traffic delays for morning commuters. The accident occurred a few minutes after 8 a.m. The jackknifed truck also involved an accident with two other vehicles, according to the California Highway Patrol. The CHP reported minor injuries and issued a traffic advisory. The advisory was cancelled after 10 a.m.  

Jackknifing, which is fairly rare, can be caused by equipment failure, braking improperly or adverse conditions. Most jackknife accidents happen when a truck is empty.