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Surveillance video captures deadly crash in Chula Vista

Posted at 6:02 PM, Aug 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-26 21:02:38-04

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (KGTV) - The Chula Vista Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that happened Saturday night on Telegraph Canyon Road.

Surveillance at a nearby business captured the accident.

"Of course it was scary watching the video, right in front of our workplace here, it is scary," said Hector Ruiz, a Chula Vista real estate agent.

At around 8:25 p.m., a man is seen crossing the road outside of a crosswalk. He makes it past the eastbound lanes but is then hit by a car traveling west.

The driver remained on scene after the crash and has been investigating with officers. The driver did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol; no charges are expected to be filed against him.

Ruiz says he is constantly worried about speeding along that stretch of Telegraph Canyon Road.

Chula Vista Police say they welcome tips from the public regarding dangerous roads or places where drivers tend to speed. They can bring speed trailers to those areas to determine if there is a speeding problem.