According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident transpired around 12:46 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near Hawthorn Street.
San Diego, CA – The pedestrian who was hit and killed early Friday on Interstate 5 in San Diego has been identified.
The County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Doohyuk Chang, 29.
SDPD said Chang was struck by multiple vehicles while on a transition ramp on northbound I-5, south of Hawthorn Street at about 12:46 a.m. on June 20.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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San Diego, CA – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle early Friday morning on a freeway in San Diego.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident transpired around 12:46 a.m. on the northbound 5 Freeway near Hawthorn Street.
The CHP report said a pedestrian was struck by an unknown car under unclear circumstances.
A witness told authorities that the vehicle continued after hitting the victim.
The pedestrian died from injuries suffered in the crash.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing.