The driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash appears to have dragged the victim approximately 100 yards, and now, San Diego Police have identified a vehicle of interest in the case.
The body of the unidentified man was found just after 10 p.m. Tuesday in Bay Terraces north of State Route 54, police said.
The man was found in the middle of the intersection at Appian Drive and Woodman Street, a busy area with homes, apartments and shops.
Someone in the area called 911 to report a hit-and-run accident.
During their investigation authorities say evidence was found showing the man may have been dragged on the roadway about 100 yards before ending up where he was found.
There are few leads on what type of car was involved or what time the incident occurred, police said.
“There was half a body here that got damaged pretty bad, so it couldn’t have happened from a regular car," said resident Deenesh Shrestha who saw the aftermath of the crash.
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Crews cleared the intersection just before 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday evening, investigators released details about a vehicle of interest. They say a tractor trailer with a red cab and silver trailer was seen in the area before the crash.
"Although this is a vehicle of interest, we do not want to limit the public on the type of vehicle that may be involved," said Lt. Kevin Mayer in an email.
If you have any information, you are asked to call the SDPD.