San Diego County Crime Stoppers, together with the San Diego Police Department's Traffic Division, are calling for public assistance in tracking down a suspect involved in a deadly hit and run that occurred in the Mission Hills neighborhood. The incident, which took a 69-year-old male pedestrian's life, happened last Thursday on the 2100 block of Hancock Street. Amidst the early dawn at approximately 4:59 a.m., a white Dodge Challenger, traveling south, struck the man and fled without stopping, leaving him injured on the road.
Despite being transported to a local hospital, the victim unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was later pronounced dead. The San Diego Police Department has released a vehicle description derived from video footage of the tragic event. The suspect's vehicle, a white Dodge Challenger, is reported to have sustained damage to the front end. As investigators continue their search, they urge anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of a suspect or the involved vehicle to come forward.
Citizens with potentially crucial information are encouraged to contact the SDPD's Traffic Division at (858) 495-7823. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling (888) 580-8477 or via their website, where instructions are provided on how to send information through the web or mobile app. According to Crime Stoppers, a reward of up to $1,000 is offered to anyone providing information that leads to an arrest in this case.
