Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Vehicle In Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, CA — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle Monday night in Oceanside, authorities said.

The deadly crash happened around 9 p.m. in the area of Mission Avenue and Ocean Pointe, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

"This collision occurred when a gold Nissan Murano heading eastbound on Mission Avenue collided with a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway about 100 yards west of the intersection of Ocean Pointe," Sgt. Clint Bussey said.

The pedestrian, who was about 45 years old, died at the scene, Bussey said. The identity of the pedestrian was withheld pending family notification.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the intersection and was cooperative with police, Bussey said. A second driver also ran over the pedestrian in the roadway and remained at the scene.

"They were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol and speed was not a factor," Bussey said.

The department's major accident investigation team conducted the investigation.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to call Officer Ibrahim Serdah at 760-435-4769.