This morning, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a garbage truck on Quince St. near Norlak Ave. in Escondido. The Escondido Police Department responded to reports of the accident at approximately 5:41 AM, discovering an adult male victim who had sustained critical injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene. As of now, the identity of the deceased remains undisclosed.
Initial reports suggest the man was in the roadway when the southbound garbage truck hit him. The vehicle's driver has remained on scene and cooperates with the authorities to unravel the full story. It is important to fully understand that investigators have already indicated that neither alcohol nor drugs was a contributing factor to this tragic incident. The investigation is currently still ongoing.
The law enforcement is actively seeking assistance from the public. Anyone who may hold information regarding this unfortunate accident is urged to contact Officer Pete McCullough at the Escondido Police Department by calling (760) 839-4930.
