[04-03-2022] San Diego County, CA – Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Encinitas Results in Death of 46-Year-Old Man

According to the authorities, a vehicle struck and killed a man on Interstate 5 in Encinitas late Sunday night, April 3, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred around 11:50 p.m. on northbound I-5, south of Santa Fe Drive.

A 46-year-old Solana Beach man was walking in I-5’s northbound traffic lanes when a 50-year-old driver struck him in a white Jeep Grand Cherokee in the second lane.

According to Officer Hunter Gerber, first responders arrived, but the 46-year-old man was pronounced dead on the scene.

The 50-year-old driver remained at the scene and stated that no injuries had occurred.

The roadway was closed from the time of the collision until around 2:30 a.m. while the scene was investigated, Gerber said.

Alcohol and drugs are not believed to have played a role in this traffic accident.

There are no other details available.

This crash remains under investigation.

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