[10-05-2026] San Diego County, CA – Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle Near SR-163

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle near the State Route 163 connector to Interstate 8 in San Diego on Monday night, October 5, 2026.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred near the freeway underpass in the Mission Valley area.

At around 8:53 p.m., Caltrans reported that all lanes of the connector ramp were blocked due to police activity.

CHP personnel at the scene later reported that a driver struck a pedestrian who was reportedly crossing the freeway near the underpass. The pedestrian was fatally injured.

CHP said the driver remained at the scene and called 911.

Additional details about the pedestrian and the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available.

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