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San Diego Police Vehicle Strikes and Kills Pedestrian Near University of San Diego

SDPD has opened an active inquiry into the early-morning crash and investigators are seeking tips from the public.

Overview

  • The collision happened early Wednesday on the 5800 block of Linda Vista Road when an officer driving westbound reported feeling an impact, turned around and found a man in the roadway.
  • Officers and San Diego Fire-Rescue provided first aid and the victim was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
  • Police described the victim as a white man in his early 20s and are withholding his identity pending family notification.
  • The officer was reported uninjured, the patrol vehicle was towed, and Linda Vista Road between Brunner and Goshen Streets was closed for several hours for evidence collection.
  • SDPD’s Traffic Unit and Collision Investigations Bureau are handling the active probe and officials have asked anyone with information to contact the department’s traffic division or non-emergency line.