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 with major injuries in the El Cerrito area of San Diego.  

On October 6, 2025, at 8:06 p.m., an adult female pedestrian was walking across the  5700 block of El Cajon Blvd., in San Diego. A vehicle was traveling eastbound on El  Cajon Blvd. in the number two lane. The vehicle struck the pedestrian, knocking her  to the ground. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene without  calling 911 or rendering first aid. The vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on El  Cajon Blvd.  

The pedestrian suffered several head injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The injuries were not considered life threatening. 

Suspect’s Vehicle Description

The suspect’s vehicle is described as being similar to a newer model Chevy Malibu  with possible minor damage to its front passenger side corner.  

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.

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. David Rozsa at (858) 495-7881 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..