Pedestrian Fatally Struck By Garbage Truck In Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA — A garbage truck struck and killed a pedestrian Tuesday in Escondido, authorities said.

The fatal collision was reported at 5:41 a.m. on Quince Street near Norlak Avenue in Escondido, according to the Escondido Police Department.

The unidentified man died at the scene, police said.

"Initial information indicates the man was in the roadway on Quince Street when he was struck by a garbage truck traveling south," police said. "The driver remained on scene and cooperated with investigators."

Alcohol and drugs were not believed to be factors in the crash.

Anyone with information about the accident was asked to call Officer Pete McCullough at 760-839-4930.