City of El Cajon, CA
08/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/17/2025 08:22
Pedestrian Killed, Hit & Run Driver Located and Arrested
Pedestrian Killed, Hit & Run Driver Located and Arrested
Post Date:08/17/2025 7:00 AM
Pedestrian Killed, Hit & Run Driver Located and Arrested
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Fatality Traffic Collision
DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 08/17/25 at 12:58 AM
LOCATION OF INCIDENT: 400 E. Chase Ave., El Cajon, CA
SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, at approximately 12:58 AM, the El Cajon Police Department received reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle that struck a fire hydrant and a power pole near the intersection of Chase Ave and Avocado Ave. The damaged fire hydrant sent water gushing into the air, and the power pole had been sheared. Callers also reported that a pedestrian pushing a shopping cart had been struck and appeared to be deceased. El Cajon Police and Heartland Fire responded to the collision scene, where they found an unidentified male deceased after suffering from significant injuries. The vehicle and driver involved in the collision had fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Utilizing automated license plate readers (ALPRs), officers identified a white GMC SUV captured immediately after the collision. The vehicle was located unoccupied in the 500 block of Sandalwood Dr. with an airbag deployed and damage consistent with the crash. Officers contacted an adult male at the associated residence who displayed signs of intoxication and admitted to being the driver. He was taken into custody without incident. Utility crews were called to manage the damaged hydrant and utility pole.
The El Cajon Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding the collision to call (619) 579-3311.
Prepared by:
Lt. Joe Crawford
El Cajon Police Department
Metropolitan Division
Reviewed by:
Lt. Mike Murphy
El Cajon Police Department
Patrol Division
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