Man Fatally Struck In Hit-And-Run Collision In North County

SAN MARCOS, CA — A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run vehicle over the weekend in San Diego's North County, authorities said.

Deputies responded to reports of a collision at 8:34 p.m. Saturday in the 100 block of North Pacific Street in San Marcos, where they found a pedestrian who was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. The victim's identity was withheld pending family notification.

Witnesses said the suspect, who was described as a Hispanic man, was last seen heading north toward Mission Avenue, according to Sgt. Jeremy Collis.

"The preliminary investigation indicates the suspect fled on foot toward Mission Avenue following the collision, leaving behind a white 2022 Hyundai Venue SUV," Collis said.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to contact the sheriff's San Marcos station at 760-510-5200.