San Diego, CA (September 12, 2024) A pedestrian was killed by a DUI driver who fled the scene in Old Town, San Diego, on Wednesday morning, September 11th, 2024. The pedestrian was found on Interstate 5 around 12:30 a.m., officers reported. The driver responsible was later found and arrested.
Reports indicated that 911 calls began coming in around 12:30 a.m., reporting a body on the interstate. Officers with the California Highway Patrol made their way to southbound I-5, not far from Old Town Avenue, and found pedestrian lying in the middle of the freeway. Officers said it was obvious the person had been hit by a vehicle, however no one else was around. Sadly, they pronounced the victim dead at the scene and requested a coroner.
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Shortly after, officers stopped a white Volkswagen that had a caved in windshield. They determined that the driver was the one responsible for hitting the pedestrian. They also determined that the driver was intoxicated. They were placed under arrest and a tow truck came to remove the Volkswagen, reports indicated. Officers are working to determine what exactly happened on that stretch of Interstate 5.
Everyone at Accident News Now extends our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this horrible hit-and-run collision in San Diego. We know this is a difficult time as you mourn this sudden and unexpected loss. Our team of legal professionals is ready to offer guidance and support during this time. Call them today!
