El Cajon, CA (February 20, 2025) – A man was struck and killed by a vehicle early Wednesday morning on the westbound on-ramp from Second Street to Interstate 8, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP).
Authorities received a call shortly before 2:00 AM reporting an unidentified man lying in the roadway. When first responders arrived, they performed lifesaving measures on the victim, who had suffered major trauma. Despite their efforts, the man was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
CHP has not yet identified the deceased or confirmed whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. An investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances leading to the fatal incident.
Pedestrian Fatalities on California Highways
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