A 44-year-old was booked into the Vista Detention Facility Saturday on suspicion of felony hit and run causing death.
The unidentified man died at the scene, police said.
"Impaired driving continues to be a leading cause of vehicle crashes locally and nationwide," Interim Chief of Police Ryan Banks said.
"All too often, members of our community are senselessly injured or killed on our local roadways by intoxicated drivers."
During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The van driver stopped and remained on the scene to cooperative with authorities.
The collision happened when a man was riding a bike across East Valley Parkway in Escondido, police said.
"Investigators spent hundreds of hours investigating this crime," Interim Chief of Police Ryan Banks said.
Authorities identified one of two people struck by an SUV near Valley View Casino.
Police say a 52-year-old Solano Beach man talked his way into a woman's home by offering dog grooming services and sexually assaulted her.
In a statement released Wednesday evening, the sheriff's office said voter safety is the top priority of law enforcement on Election Day.
A former Marine who led police on a chase that ended in the crash that killed 18-year-old Shevondia Compare-Bell was sentenced to prison.
There are no suspects in custody.
Officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Police believe there may be additional victims. ​
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The blaze did not spread to nearby apartments, fire officials said.
A total of 25 thefts have been reported since January in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego and San Marcos.
Two pedestrians were killed in separate collisions in North County this weekend.
The victims heard a loud crashing sound downstairs and then heard people walking inside their home, San Diego sheriff's officials said.
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The motorcyclist​ was taken to Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, where he died, according to the California Highway Patrol.
In addition, 18 drivers were cited for driving without a license, and one was cited for driving on a suspended license.
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The crash in Carlsbad left another driver dead and seriously injured her passenger, according to the CHP.
The checkpoint was held at Centre City Parkway and Decatur Way, according to the Escondido Police Department.
During the checkpoint, police will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The sheriff’s bomb and arson unit is investigating, police said.
The motorcyclist went off the roadway and struck a light pole, police said.
According to the CHP, the officer was on his way to work and stopped to direct traffic around a stalled vehicle.
A 55-year-old Ramona lost control of his truck and crashed into a San Diego County school bus.
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