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ENCINITAS, Calif. — A male pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run collision shortly after midnight on Sunday, authorities said.
A vehicle was driving westbound on Encinitas Boulevard and was approaching Coast Highway 101 when a man was reportedly walking northbound crossing Encinitas Boulevard, according to San Diego County Sheriffs. The vehicle reportedly struck the man, then continued westbound onto West B Street and fled the area.
North Coastal Sheriff’s Station deputies and Encinitas Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, finding the male victim who was then transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Sheriffs described the vehicle as a dark colored sedan or van, possibly a Chrysler or Dodge, with damage to the front driver’s side of the vehicle.
Sheriffs said it’s unknown at this time if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in this collision.
The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station’s Traffic Division is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call 760-966-3500.
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