Yesterday, on Highway 76 in Oceanside, a tragedy ended when a pedestrian was struck and killed just east of Benet Road, authorities said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of a sedan pulled over and stayed at the location as first responders arrived. Oceanside police traffic investigators responded and immediately began asking the public for any information or video that could help explain what unfolded.
According to FOX 5 San Diego, the collision happened as the person tried to cross SR‑76 from south to north near Benet Road on Sunday night. The outlet reports that the driver remained on scene and cooperated with officers, and that the victim was pronounced dead where the crash occurred. Police have asked anyone with information to call the traffic tip line at 760‑435‑4651.
Investigation and witness appeal
The Oceanside Police Department’s Traffic Services Unit is handling the active investigation and will carry out a full reconstruction of the crash to determine how it happened. According to the Oceanside Police Department, investigators routinely seek dash-cam, helmet-cam and other video, along with eyewitness accounts, to build a detailed timeline in serious-collision cases. Detectives are urging anyone who saw the crash or captured footage to contact investigators so they can follow up.
Why this stretch matters
SR‑76 is a heavily used east–west route through North County and carries substantial traffic near the Oceanside Municipal Airport and Benet Road, making the corridor a recurring focus of safety and engineering discussions. Per Wikipedia and regional road guides, portions of SR‑76 see some of the highest daily traffic counts in the region, and the route has been the site of multiple serious crashes in recent years. Local safety advocates and planners have repeatedly called for targeted engineering changes and stepped-up enforcement along parts of the expressway.
How to help investigators
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant video is asked to call Traffic Investigator Kevin Lissner at (760) 435‑4651 so detectives can pursue leads. The Oceanside Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and that even small details can be important in reconstructing how the collision occurred. Officers plan to follow up on any credible tips that come in.
