ENCINITAS —
A 37-year-old man was hit by an SUV and killed in Encinitas on Wednesday night, sheriff’s officials said.
The crash occurred about 8:30 p.m. on El Camino Real north of Encinitas Boulevard. The man reportedly ran east across the road, mid-block, while a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV was headed north, sheriff’s Lt. David LaDieu said.
Deputies and paramedics rendered aid before the man was taken to a hospital, where he died, Deputy Erik Plocki said.
The man’s name was withheld pending notification of his family.
The driver stayed and cooperated with investigators, Plocki said. The investigation was ongoing.
