Woman Struck and Killed By Vehicle on Highway in Vista

A woman was struck and killed Saturday morning by at least one vehicle on Route 78 in Vista, authorities said.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred about 5:05 a.m. on the westbound highway at South Emerald Drive.

A woman wearing a blue shirt and jeans was seen walking into the lanes of traffic prior to the crash, the CHP said.

A SigAlert was issued at 5:34 a.m. closing the Nos. 2 and 3 lanes of the westbound route as well as the Emerald Drive on-ramp.

There was no other immediate information available.

–City News Service