[03-06-2025] San Diego County, CA – 69-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed After Hit-And-Run Crash in Mission Hills

A 69-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run collision while walking on Hancock Street in Mission Hills, San Diego, on Thursday afternoon, March 6, 2025.

According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 12:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Hancock Street, between Interstate 5 and Pacific Highway.

Authorities reported that the pedestrian was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a southbound white Dodge Challenger. The driver did not stop and fled the scene.

Emergency responders transported the victim to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not yet been released.

Authorities are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Diego Police Department.

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Steps To Take After A Hit-And-Run Accident

If you are physically able after a hit-and-run accident, it’s crucial to take the following steps to protect your health, preserve your right to compensation, and assist authorities in identifying the at-fault driver.

1. Collect Information — If possible, write down the make, model, color, and license plate number of the car that hit you. Take pictures of the vehicle and the accident scene. This information can help identify the driver.
2. Notify The Authorities — Call the police immediately. They will make an official record of the accident, which can bolster your claim later on. You can ask the California DMV or the police agency for the report later on.
3. Obtain Witness Information — Get the names and contact details of any witnesses, if any. Their testimonies can verify your version of the incident.
4. Seek Medical Care — See a doctor as soon as possible, even if you feel fine. Some injuries do not show up straight away. Medical records are also crucial in proving your injuries when filing a legal claim.
5. Inform Your Insurance Company — Report the crash to your insurer, but don’t take responsibility for the accident. Refrain from accepting any settlement offers, signing anything, or giving a recorded statement without legal counsel.
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Hit-And-Run Accident Statistics

ValuePenguin reports a drastic increase in fatal hit-and-runs between 2012 and 2021, surpassing the overall rise in fatal crashes during the same period.

2021 saw a total of 2,783 fatal crashes involving hit-and-runs, which was an 89.4% increase from the 1,469 incidents recorded in 2012. In comparison, the total number of fatal crashes of all types only rose by 27.4% over the same span.

The State of California recorded the highest percentage of fatal hit-and-runs nationwide, with 10.1% of its fatal accidents involving hit-and-runs. Pedestrians are most often the victims, accounting for more than 60% of these cases. From 2012 to 2021, 62.8% of fatal hit-and-run crashes involved pedestrians, and pedestrian deaths increased by 53.7% during this period.

Hit-and-run collisions were more likely to occur at night, with 9.5% of fatal nighttime crashes between 2012 and 2021 involving hit-and-runs, compared to just 2.7% during the daytime. Over this period, 77.3% of all deadly hit-and-runs occurred at night.