SAN MARCOS — A pedestrian died Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle along West Mission Road near Palomar College, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported.
Deputies from the sheriff’s San Marcos Station responded to reports of the collision around 7:50 p.m. on Friday and discovered the pedestrian in the westbound lanes of West Mission Road. Investigators learned the pedestrian was struck by a Honda minivan.
Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at 8:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision, according to the department.
The collision is being investigated by the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (760) 510-5200.
