Teen pedestrian hit, killed by semi on I-15 in Scripps Ranch

Publish Date: 2022/04/18

SAN DIEGO, CA — A 19-year-old man died early Sunday after being struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 15 in San Diego’s Scripps Ranch area, reports Times of San Diego.

The fatal incident took place on a stretch of the interstate south of Carroll Canyon Road, at about 5:35 a.m.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the young man was walking on the right shoulder of the freeway when he appeared to wander into traffic. Moments later, he was hit by a Freightliner big rig.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene, confirmed authorities.

No further information has been made available at this time, but an investigation remains ongoing.

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