Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Car In East County
The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, officials said.
EL CAJON, CA — Police Friday were investigating the death of a male pedestrian who was fatally struck by a car.
El Cajon Police Lt. Darrin Forster said officers and paramedics responded to a call regarding a pedestrian struck by a vehicle about 10:35 p.m. Thursday.
"The driver of a 2015 silver Toyota Camry struck a 34-year-old man at 700 E. Washington Ave. who died at the scene," said Forster. "The car driver remained on scene and was fully cooperative with the investigation."
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Neither alcohol nor drugs were suspected to have been factors in the collision.
The identify of the deceased man is being withheld pending notification of family.
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El Cajon PD reminded people walking at night to obey all traffic control devices, only cross the street at designated, controlled intersections and to wear bright or light-colored clothing for visibility.
The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with information about the collision to call 619-579-3311.
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