Michael James McGraw, 78, killed by alleged hit-and-run driver Robert Dean, 60, on Fifth Avenue in Hillcrest, San Diego, California
Man killed in Hillcrest hit-run, suspect captured
The hit-and-run driver behind the wheel of a silver Nissan Cube struck a 78-year-old man running across Fifth Avenue near Brookes Avenue around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, according to San Diego police Officer Dino Delimitros. The pedestrian died at the scene.
Good Samaritan helps police in Hillcrest deadly hit-and-run arrest
Using the license plate information, officers were able to track the registration of the vehicle to a condominium complex in the 4500 block of Ohio Street in North Park.
Man Dies Crossing Hillcrest Street, Driver Arrested for Fleeing Scene
Witnesses told police the victim was trying to cross the street in front of moving vehicles. The 78-year-old man, later identified as Michael James McGraw of San Diego, was struck by the Nissan and died at the scene, police said.
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