Authorities Friday sought to determine the events that led to a late-night traffic accident that left a pedestrian dead on Interstate 8 in Mission Valley.
The San Diego man was walking on the westbound side of the freeway near Mission Center Road for unknown reasons when a Nissan pickup truck hit him shortly before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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At least one other vehicle then struck the man, CHP public affairs Officer Jesse Matias said.
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The driver of the pickup truck, a 71-year-old man, stayed at the scene and was not suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
The pedestrian, whose name was withheld pending family notification, died at the scene.
The accident led to lane closures in the area for about five hours, Matias said.
Editor's Note: CNS incorrectly reported the victim was a 71-year-old man. The driver of the pickup truck is 71 years old and the age of the victim is unknown, according to CHP.
