On Friday, May 15, around 12:40 a.m., a 37-year-old man was struck by a hit-and-run driver at an intersection in San Diego’s Midway District neighborhood and suffered life-threatening injuries. This occurred near the intersection of Camino Del Rio West and Kurtz Street, according to the San Diego Police Department.
Police said the pedestrian was walking westbound near the south crosswalk when an unknown vehicle traveling southbound on Camino Del Rio West drove through the intersection and hit him. The driver fled the scene immediately after the crash.
Emergency medical personnel transported the victim by ambulance to a hospital, where he was treated for a fractured pelvis and brain bleed. Authorities described his injuries as life-threatening.
As of the early morning, police do not have a description of the suspect nor the vehicle involved. The Traffic Division is leading the ongoing investigation.
Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the hit-and-run to call the SDPD or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.
