Pedestrian Killed in Lemon Grove Hit-Run

 A predawn hit-and-run near Chollas Lake Park left a pedestrian dead Wednesday.

The victim, described only as male, was crossing the street at College Avenue and Federal Boulevard in Lemon Grove when a vehicle struck him shortly before 12:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Following the deadly impact, the motorist continued driving and left the area, Sgt. Kenneth Seel said.

The pedestrian died at the scene, despite efforts by paramedics to revive him. His identity remained unavailable Wednesday afternoon.

“Someone who witnessed the collision described the (involved) vehicle as a white pickup truck,” the sergeant said. “No other identifying information is currently available.”

–City News Service