Pedestrian Struck, Seriously Hurt by Hit-and-Run Driver in El Cajon

A pedestrian was crossing the street when he was struck and seriously hurt by a hit-and-run driver at Main Street in El Cajon Saturday night, El Cajon Police said. 

The collision happened on the 1100 block of Main Street, near 1st Street, at approximately 8:57 p.m. in El Cajon when officers responded to reports of a car and pedestrian collision, police said. 

Witnesses told police the victim, a man approximately 45 years old, was crossing outside of a controlled intersection on E. Main Street when a car traveling in the eastbound lanes struck him. 

When officials arrived, they learned the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital. 

The victim's identity is not being released at this time. The full extent of his injuries are unknown. 

Westbound Main Street was shut down as officials investigated, but has since reopened.

The suspect's vehicle was described by witnesses at the scene as being a late model Honda Accord, gray or silver in color, with possible front end damage. They were unable to obtain a description of the driver or any possible passengers.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619)579-3311.

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