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 leaving a pedestrian fatally injured in the Pacific Beach area of San Diego.  

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at about 2:08 a.m., a 41-year-old male was crossing  the street mid-block at 1400 Garnet Avenue. A vehicle was traveling westbound on  Garnet Avenue and struck the pedestrian. The vehicle fled the scene continuing  eastbound on Garnet Avenue. The suspect was last seen driving north on 4500  Gresham Street.  

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital before succumbing to his injuries. 

Suspect’s Vehicle Description:  

White Mercedes SUV, possibly an GLS or GLA model, with damage to its passenger  side headlight.  

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) 495-7861 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. 

Photo of Suspect's Vehicle

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 Sgt. Joseph Underwood at (858) 495-7850 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Deputy Emilio Castillero at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..