Man Hit and Killed by Vehicle on Avenida Costa Este at Avenida De La Fuente [Otay Mesa, CA]

58-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies after Struck by Pickup Truck on Avenida Costa Este in Otay Mesa

 
OTAY MESA, CA (September 22, 2024) – A man was hit and killed by a vehicle on Avenida Costa Este in the Otay Mesa community Thursday afternoon on September 19.
 
The fatal crash happened around 4:53 p.m. at Avenida De La Fuente. According to the San Diego Police Department, the victim was crossing from west to east in an unmarked crosswalk on the south end of Avenida Costa Este at Avenida De La Fuente. At the same time, a 38-year-old man in a 2019 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on Avenida De La Fuente approaching the intersection.
 
The Tacoma driver then turned left onto the southbound Avenida Costa Este and struck the pedestrian.
 
The impact caused the pedestrian fatal injuries and he died at the scene. Authorities only identified him as a 58 years old.
 
Traffic Division officers are still investigating the fatality. Police said DUI is not considered a factor in this crash.
 
Anyone with further information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

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