Pedestrian Dies In Hit-And-Run Collision With Semi Truck: Police

FALLBROOK, CA — A man who was possibly struck by a semi truck was found lying face down on the side of Interstate 15 on Friday morning, the California Highway Patrol said in a statement. Officials were calling it a "hit and run" and were still searching for the driver.

Officials from the CHP and Cal Fire responded at 10:44 a.m. after receiving a report of the man, who was spotted on the right shoulder of the southbound I-15, north of Old Highway 395. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe he was struck by a white semi-truck and were asking the public's help to find the big rig, which could have damage to its right side. The road was not damaged.

"For reasons that are still under investigation, it is believed that the male may have been in traffic lanes when he was possibly struck by a white semi-truck," officials said.

Anyone with information regarding this incident may contact the CHP Oceanside Area Investigations Unit at 760-643-3400.