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Pedestrian Critically Injured in Hit & Run Collision

Post Date:10/24/2025 11:00 AM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Hit & Run Collision with Major Injury

DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: 10/23/25 at 10:09 PM

LOCATION OF INCIDENT: Main St. and Orlando St., El Cajon, CA

RESUME OF INCIDENT:

On Thursday evening, a vehicle traveling westbound on Main Street struck a pedestrian who was crossing southbound. After the collision, the driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled in the vehicle. The pedestrian, a 63-year-old female, was transported to the hospital with major injuries. Her identity is not being released at this time.

Traffic Investigators identified the involved vehicle as a Hyundai Sonata. Later, officers located the vehicle parked unoccupied in a nearby neighborhood. The driver has not been located. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with additional information about these crimes should contact the El Cajon Police Department at 619-579-3311 or Crime Stoppers at www.sdcrimestoppers.org.

Prepared by:

Lt. Joe Crawford

El Cajon Police Department

Metropolitan Division

Reviewed by:

Sgt. Patrick Gomes

El Cajon Police Department

Special Enforcement Unit

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