The North Coastal Sheriff's Station is appealing to the public for assistance in solving a fatal hit-and-run case that claimed the life of a 66-year-old woman in Encinitas, with officials still piecing together the circumstances of the January 19 incident. According to an initial report, deputies arrived at the 900 block of North Coast Highway 101 just before 7:00 p.m. after a vehicle struck the pedestrian.
The inquiry, led by Sheriff's Traffic Deputies, has narrowed down the suspect vehicle to a 2019-2023 gray Audi Q3, possibly with damage to its lower left front grille, after the driver stopped briefly before fleeing the scene, the North Coastal Sheriff's Station described in a subsequent update.
Investigators have not ruled out impairment from alcohol or drugs as they continue their investigation into the tragedy, and they have urged witnesses or anyone with potentially critical video footage of the incident to come forward to aid in the resolution of the case.
The authorities have provided contact options for tip-offs, suggesting that individuals with any information should call the San Diego County Sheriff's Office at (858) 868-3200, while those preferring to remain anonymous can contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477, or submit information online at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.
