On January 17, 2020, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s San Marcos Station responded to reports of a pedestrian lying in the roadway on Descanso Avenue west of S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined a black vehicle was traveling eastbound on Descanso Avenue approaching S. Rancho Santa Fe Road. A pedestrian was in the eastbound traffic lane and was struck by the vehicle. The vehicle fled the scene. The 81-year-old female pedestrian died at the scene despite life-saving attempts by Deputies and members of the Vista Fire Department.
It is unknown if alcohol was a factor in the collision. Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Deputy Michael Guerrero at 760-510-5048.
