UP TO $1000 REWARD
San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the vehicle and driver that fled the scene of a traffic collision resulting in the death of a 58-year-old victim in the North Park area of San Diego.
On September 7, 2021, at approximately midnight, an unknown light-colored vehicle was driving southbound on Mississippi Street and stopped at the intersection of Mississippi Street and University Avenue. A 58-year-old male was walking eastbound across University Avenue and was struck by the unknown vehicle in the intersection. The unknown vehicle continued driving southbound on Mississippi Street. The driver failed to stop and render aid to the victim or call 911. The victim sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital.
Suspect’s Vehicle Info:
The suspect’s vehicle is described as a light colored 2 or 4 door vehicle with large chrome wheels. The vehicle may have minor to moderate damage to its front bumper, hood, and windshield.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect and/or the suspect’s vehicle is asked to call SDPD’s Traffic Division at (858) 573-5054 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.
Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Traffic DivisionDet. Sgt. Victoria Houseman at (858) 573-5067 or email at vhouseman@pd.sandiego.gov.
Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or msherring@pd.sandiego.gov or Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at marcial.lopez@sdsheriff.org.