A tragic incident unfolded on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego's Colina Del Sol neighborhood, where a 44-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle, in a collision that occurred on Wednesday night, according to information from the San Diego Police Department.

The victim, who has not been identified, was reportedly running south across the boulevard when he stopped between lanes, turned around, and ran back into the path of an oncoming car, the collision resulting in severe head injuries that led to his death at Scripps Mercy Hospital shortly thereafter the San Diego PD Traffic Division noted in their report. The driver, a 20-year-old male whose name has yet to be released, was arrested after an evaluation for driving under the influence of alcohol, a factor that may have contributed to the tragic outcome of the event.

This fatal traffic incident, logged by Sgt. C. Leisz as Case No. 02977, has prompted a thorough investigation by the Traffic Division. The department is actively seeking witnesses or anyone with information related to the deadly crash to come forward with details that could assist in piecing together the moments leading up to the incident.

Community members with any pertinent information are encouraged to contact the San Diego Police Department or to remain anonymous by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477, the law enforcement agency stresses the importance of public cooperation in traffic cases, specifically when they involve dire consequences like the loss of life and where substances like alcohol appear to have played a critical role.