A 74-year-old El Cajon resident was killed Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while crossing East Chase Avenue, according to local police.
The collision occurred around 9:22 p.m. in the 900 block of East Chase Avenue. Authorities say the man was crossing the street in the middle of the block, attempting to reach his parked vehicle, when he was hit by a passing motorist.
Emergency responders from the El Cajon Police Department and Heartland Fire arrived at the scene following reports of the crash. The victim suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead at the location of the incident.
The driver involved in the collision stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. Authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
Police closed the roadway for multiple hours while conducting their investigation. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant information is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311.