Overview

• A pedestrian was hit shortly after 5:30 a.m. Tuesday near Norlak Avenue in a commercial area close to I-15 and SR-78.
• He was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities are working to confirm his identity.
• Police say the truck was traveling south on Quince Street when it struck the man in the roadway.
• The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
• Escondido police say the fatal collision remains under investigation.