Woman dies after being hit by car on I-805 in Chollas View

Publish Date: 2021/10/21

SAN DIEGO, CA — A woman died early Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Interstate 805 in San Diego’s Chollas View area, according to ABC 10 News.

The fatal incident took place on the southbound lanes of I-805 near Market Street at approximately 4:00 a.m.

California Highway Patrol said the woman was trying to cross the freeway’s traffic lanes when she was hit by an oncoming Toyota Corolla.

The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Authorities said the driver of the Corolla remained after the crash and cooperated with officers.

No other information has been released regarding why the woman was on the freeway.

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