Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Hit and Run Driver at Ocean Beach

March 11, 2012 - According to reports a pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit and run driver at Ocean Beach in San Diego.

According to the California Highway Patrol the accident was reported at approximately 4:28 a.m. Sunday at the western end of Interstate 8 at Ocean Beach. California Highway Patrol officials said the car that struck the pedestrian where Nimitz Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard merge onto the eastbound lanes of Ocean Beach Freeway in San Diego.

California Highway Patrol officials stated the evidence found at the scene of the crash causes them to believe the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian is a 2007 or later model Toyota Camry. They believe that there is moderate damaged to the front bumper and lens assembly.

The California Highway Patrol is still investigating the evidence at the scene.
A SigAlert was issued at 4:50 a.m. and the onramp was closed until approximately 7:30 a.m. The pedestrian that was fatally injured in the hit and run has been identified as a man.