OCEANSIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car near the intersection of state Route 76 and Canyon Drive on Sunday night.
The accident happened around 6:23 p.m. when the pedestrian was illegally crossing the freeway from south to north. The person was struck by a white Toyota Prius on the westbound SR-76, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim is currently being withheld.
The driver of the Prius stayed and cooperated with authorities. "He was NOT under the influence of drugs or alcohol," according to the press release from the Oceanside police.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Officer Kevin Lissner at (760) 435-4651.
