San Diego, CA (March 23, 2025) – A 36-year-old man riding an electric bicycle was struck and killed early Saturday morning in a hit-and-run collision in San Diego’s Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood.
Incident Details: The collision occurred at approximately 1:25 a.m. in the 6900 block of Balboa Avenue, where the victim was riding westbound in the bike lane. According to the San Diego Police Department, the bicyclist veered into the path of a vehicle traveling in the No. 2 lane, resulting in a deadly impact. The driver fled the scene. Paramedics transported the victim to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities are searching for the suspect vehicle, described as a light-colored or gray 2016–2022 Mercedes Benz E-Class sedan with front-end damage and a missing grill. Investigators continue to examine the cause of the crash and whether roadway design or speed played a role. Hit-and-run fatalities can lead to wrongful death claims once the responsible party is identified, especially when negligence or fleeing the scene is involved.
Anyone with information is urged to contact San Diego Police or Crime Stoppers.
Source: NBC San Diego