A vehicle has struck and killed a pedestrian as the person was crossing an on-ramp to Interstate 5 in Del Mar Monday evening, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
The vehicle was turning north onto the freeway from Via de la Valle when the person crossed the road leading to the on-ramp at about 7:15 p.m.
It is unclear if the person was in the crosswalk when the vehicle struck.
Firefighters responded to the scene, but the person was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts failed.
The on-ramp has been shut down and is expected to remain closed as the California Highway Patrol investigates.
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