A hit-and-run driver who slammed into a person working on a car in San Marcos, pinning the victim between vehicles, is still on the loose, according to sheriff's deputies. Emergency crews pronounced the person dead at the scene, and investigators say they are canvassing the area while they search for witnesses and video that could help identify the vehicle involved.
According to CBS 8, San Diego County sheriff's deputies said the driver took off instead of staying at the scene, even as the victim had been working on a vehicle when the collision happened. The station reported that deputies had not released any description of the suspected vehicle and that the investigation remains ongoing.
What investigators are asking for
The San Diego County Sheriff's Office is urging anyone with dash-cam, doorbell or surveillance video from the area to save it and get in touch with investigators. According to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office, anyone with information can call the San Marcos Sheriff's Station at (760) 510-5200.
Why this matters
Hit-and-run collisions continue to take a grim toll across the region: KGTV reported that at least 15 people died in San Diego County traffic incidents in February, underscoring how high the stakes are for investigators and families. Investigators say fast sharing of footage and license-plate details often makes the difference in tracking down fleeing drivers.
Legal consequences
Under California law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes injury or death is a felony. State law requires drivers involved in such collisions to stop, render aid and provide identifying information under Vehicle Code section 20001, as detailed by California Legislative Information. A conviction tied to a death can result in years in prison and significant fines.
How to help investigators
Anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video is urged to call the San Marcos Sheriff's Station at (760) 510-5200 or submit tips through San Diego County Crime Stoppers. Deputies have asked residents to preserve any footage they have and to avoid posting it publicly while detectives work through the evidence.
