According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident transpired around 12:46 a.m. on the northbound near Hawthorn Street.

San Diego Pedestrian Crash
Pedestrian Hit, Killed by Car on 5 Freeway in San Diego

, CA. – A 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.