In the early hours of Sunday, a hit-and-run collision in Mission Valley East left a male pedestrian with grave injuries. The San Diego Police Department reports that the 48-year-old was struck while in the westbound lanes of 7600 Friars Rd, and the driver failed to remain at the scene. The incident occurred at approximately 1:10 AM, according to a press release from the San Diego Police Department.
The victim was urgently transported to a local hospital, where he is currently being treated for serious injuries, including a skull fracture, facial fracture, and fractured right tibia/fibula, as stated in the release. The SDPD Traffic Division has taken over to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Currently, no description of the suspect or the vehicle has been provided. The lack of leads has prompted the authorities to contact the community for assistance.
Officer D. O'Brien, Watch Commander, has urged anyone with any information about the hit and run to come forward. Witnesses or those with relevant information are encouraged to call the listed Command handling the investigation or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
