San Diego

Car Strikes, Kills Man Walking Dog in Scripps Ranch

The deadly collision happened at Spring Canyon Road and Sunset Ridge Drive as the man and his dog walked across the street

Officials have identified a San Diego man who was struck and killed by a car while walking his dog Friday night.

Stephen Todd Fisk, 49, and his dog died following the collision around 9 p.m. in the Scripps Ranch community.

According to the San Diego Police Department, Fisk and his dog were crossing Spring Canyon Road near Sunset Ridge Drive. Fisk was not using a marked crosswalk when a car traveling eastbound struck him, police said.

The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The investigation is ongoing, but police do not believe drugs or alcohol contributed to the deadly crash.

In their search for witnesses, investigators said no one actually saw the collision, but rather witnessed more of the aftermath and called 911 to report the critically injured man in the street.

 

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