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. – 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.