Driver Sought After Fatal Hit‑And‑Run in Lemon Grove

In the quiet hours just before 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office rolled onto Viewcrest Drive and Imperial Avenue and discovered a grim scene: a man lying motionless in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his identity is being held back until his family can be notified.

What makes this tragedy even more unsettling is that the driver responsible for the crash bolted before officers could even get a look. At this point, officials haven’t released any details about the vehicle’s make, model, color, or the suspect’s appearance.

That’s why they’re turning to anyone who might have seen something. If you were in the area, captured the incident on a dash‑cam, or own footage from nearby security cameras, the sheriff’s office wants to hear from you. You can call the department directly at 858‑868‑3200. Prefer to stay anonymous? San Diego County Crime Stoppers is taking tips at 888‑580‑8477.

Even a small clue—like a fragment of a license plate, a description of a car’s bumper, or the direction the driver fled—could make a huge difference. Police stress that every tip, no matter how seemingly trivial, is valuable.

While the community processes this loss, officials are urging patience and cooperation. The investigation is ongoing, and they’ll update the public as soon as more information becomes available.