San Diego, CA (May 16, 2026) – A 37-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in San Diego’s Midway District. According to the San Diego Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 12:40 a.m. on May 15. near the junction of Camino Del Rio West and Kurtz Street. Investigators reported that the pedestrian was walking westbound near the southern crosswalk when an unidentified vehicle heading south on Camino Del Rio West drove into the intersection and hit him. The driver then left the scene. Emergency services rushed the man by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a fractured pelvis and a brain bleed. Officials called his injuries life-threatening. Police reported that they currently have no description of the suspect vehicle or its driver. The SDPD Traffic Division is still looking into the matter. We hope the injured pedestrian makes a quick and full recovery. What Happens During an Investigation Into a Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash? Hit-and-run pedestrian incidents typically demand that investigators act swiftly to identify the fleeing vehicle. Initial steps often involve examining local security footage, traffic lights, and eyewitness accounts to uncover promising leads. Patterns of damage, vehicle fragments, and road markings can assist in determining the specific type of vehicle involved.
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