Tragedy struck early this morning in Bay Park as a fifty-year-old woman was fatally injured in a hit-and-run collision while pushing a shopping cart along Morena Boulevard. According to a press release from the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred around 4:19 AM. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released, was found unconscious with severe injuries and was later pronounced deceased at a local hospital.
The San Diego Police Department's Officer D. O'Brien, serving as the Watch Commander, reported that there are currently no witnesses to the crash that claimed the unidentified woman's life. The vehicle driver did not stop to render aid or call for help and fled the scene. Authorities actively seek information from the public to quickly identify and locate the individual responsible for this tragic event. The absence of witnesses and a vehicle description hinders the chance to bring the driver to account swiftly.
The SDPD Traffic Division has taken over the investigation into this fatal collision. They are urging anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to come forward.
Details of the incident remain sparse, with the department unable to describe the suspect vehicle or driver. An "uninvolved party" reportedly discovered the victim and contacted 911. In a distressing account, the police detailed that the woman "was unconscious and had sustained open fractures to both shins." Efforts to encourage potential witnesses or others with knowledge of the incident to speak up remain paramount. The San Diego Police Department can be reached directly, or anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
