Crime & Safety

Man Hit, Killed On I-8 in East County

The victim was walking in the center divider, according to the CHP.

EL CAJON, CA — A man walking in the center divider of an El Cajon freeway was killed by a vehicle Sunday evening.

The crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 8 at West Main around 8:20 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The victim was found lying in traffic lanes, the CHP reported.

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There was no immediate information about the age of the victim. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

-- City News Service, Inc.

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