[05-29-2026] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Escondido

A man was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a street in Escondido on Friday evening, May 29, 2026.

According to the Escondido Police Department, the incident was reported around 8:33 p.m. at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Redwood Street. 

Authorities stated that the vehicle was traveling eastbound on Ninth Avenue at the time of the collision.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Officers located a suspect vehicle abandoned a short distance from the scene and are also investigating the possibility that a second vehicle was involved.

The victim’s identity has been withheld pending notification of next of kin. Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to contact traffic investigator Adam Ayres at (760) 839-4714.

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