Tips Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash In Encinitas

ENCINITAS, CA — Authorities sought the public's help this week in identifying a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash last month in Encinitas.

Deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian shortly before 7 p.m. Jan. 19 in the 900 block of North Coast Highway 101, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. Paramedics took the victim, a 66-year-old woman, to a hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name was not released.

Following the collision, the driver of the SUV stopped briefly before fleeing the scene, Sgt. Jeremy Collis said. The vehicle involved in the crash was a gray 2019 to 2023 model Audi Q3. The car may have damage to the lower left area of the front grille or be missing parts from the grille.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked contact the sheriff's office at 858-868-3200 or San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org.