Man, 81, killed in hit-and-run crash in East County

RANCHO SAN DIEGO, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A pedestrian was hit and killed in a crash while crossing the street in Rancho San Diego Sunday morning, according to California Highway Patrol.

The victim, an 81-year-old man, was crossing west on Jamacha Road/state Route 54 around 11 a.m. on the north side of the intersection with Brabham Street, CHP said.

Meanwhile, a man driving a mid-2000s Toyota Corolla with faded gold paint was headed westbound on Brabham Street and making a right turn onto northbound Jamacha Road/SR-54 when he failed to yield to the pedestrian and struck him with the vehicle.

Authorities said the driver fled the scene and was last seen heading northbound on Jamacha Road/SR-54. He is described as a bald man, about 5’5″ and between 150 and 180 pounds.

The victim was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital where he later died, according to officers.

CHP is still investigating the crash. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the CHP El Cajon office.

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