Driver Sought After Fatal Hit‑and‑Run Shocks East County

Just after 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, deputies rolled up to the intersection of Viewcrest Drive and Imperial Avenue in Lemon Grove and found a man lying motionless in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and his name has been withheld while the family is notified.

The tragedy deepened when witnesses reported a vehicle speeding away from the crash, leaving the victim behind. So far, officials haven’t released any description of the driver or the car, which makes the public’s eyes and ears all the more important.

If you happened to be in the area, caught a dash‑cam clip, or saw a surveillance feed that might show a car fleeing the scene, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is asking you to reach out. You can call the department directly at 858‑868‑3200 or, if you’d rather stay anonymous, contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888‑580‑8477.

It’s a tough ask, but any little detail could be the missing piece that finally brings the responsible driver to justice. Even something that feels insignificant – a flash of a license plate, a distinctive bumper sticker, the sound of a muffler – could help investigators piece together what happened.

Community members are encouraged to share any information they have, no matter how minor it may seem. The sheriff’s office stresses that every tip is valuable, and they’ll follow up on every lead.