A grisly scene unfolded in El Cajon after a seemingly minor car accident turned into a hit-and-run horror, leaving one man fighting for his life. At around 10:20 PM on April 16, two vehicles collided in the 400 block of West Washington. According to the El Cajon Police Department, what began as an innocuous fender bender swiftly escalated when the driver, who exited his car to snap damage photos, was struck by a third vehicle—a light-colored pickup truck. This truck, after hitting the man, mercilessly fled the scene.

As the victim lay in the street with serious injuries, the pickup truck, with damage likely visible on its passenger side, including a missing mirror, made its escape eastbound on Washington. Witnesses could only watch as the driver vanished into the night. The victim struck in the melee, was rushed to a hospital where he is currently receiving treatment.

Investigators are sifting through the evidence, although it remains unclear whether drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the shocking incident. The police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information that can lead them to apprehend the hit-and-run driver.

The El Cajon Police Department, firmly committed to justice, urges the public to step forward with any details that could help close in on the suspect. By issuing a plea for assistance, they released a description of the suspect's vehicle—a light-colored pickup truck, possibly white or gray. While revealing that the truck will bear marks of its culpability, they stated, "The suspect vehicle as a light-colored, possibly white or gray pickup truck that will have damage to the passenger side of the vehicle including a missing passenger mirror." They are determined to piece together the puzzle that led to this violent incident, even in the absence of the perpetrator.

Individuals with any knowledge pertaining to this collision are urged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311 or to visit their Facebook page for more information.