Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Involving 3 Drivers in Linda Vista Identified

Wynona Mitchell, 48, was crossing the northbound lanes of Linda Vista Road when she was hit by three different vehicles.

A woman who was killed on Sunday after she was hit by three cars in Linda Vista was identified on Monday. 

Wynona Mitchell, 48, was crossing the northbound lanes of Linda Vista Road when she was hit by a dark-colored sedan going southbound.

The incident happened on Linda Vista Road and Mesa College Drive at approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Mitchell was also struck by a pick-up truck with a camper shell and then a red sedan. All three vehicles did not stop.

Police said she had been crossing the street outside of the crosswalk, in a dark part of the street. She was declared dead at the scene.

According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries.

The drivers involved in the hit-and-run could face charges ranging from manslaughter to leaving the scene of an accident.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the San Diego Police Department at (619) 531-2000.

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