San Diego, California (March 1, 2026) — A 33-year-old woman was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by two vehicles in San Diego, according to authorities.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as Joell Jamie.
The fatal collision occurred shortly before 2:30 a.m. in the 2000 block of West Mission Bay Drive.
Incident Details: According to the San Diego Police Department and the San Diego County Medical Examiner, Jamie was struck by a vehicle while in the roadway along West Mission Bay Drive.
Authorities reported that the first vehicle that struck Jamie continued driving and left the scene, heading southbound. The driver did not stop to render aid. A second vehicle also struck Jamie shortly after the initial collision. That driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, providing a statement to police.
Emergency responders arrived at the location following reports of the collision. Jamie was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators temporarily secured the area while officers documented evidence and interviewed witnesses.
Investigation: The San Diego Police Department is continuing to investigate the fatal hit-and-run collision. In incidents where a pedestrian is struck by multiple vehicles, investigators typically work to determine the sequence of impacts and which vehicle caused the initial collision. Establishing this timeline can be crucial in identifying criminal liability and understanding the events leading up to the crash.
Detectives will likely examine roadway evidence such as debris fields, vehicle damage patterns, and available surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras. Witness statements and information from the driver who stayed at the scene may also assist investigators in reconstructing the incident. Since the initial driver fled, investigators might also try to identify the suspect vehicle by analyzing physical evidence at the crash site or reviewing nearby traffic camera footage.
At this time, authorities have not released a description of the fleeing vehicle. The investigation remains ongoing.
Legal Considerations: Under California law, drivers involved in a collision resulting in injury or death are required to stop, render assistance, and provide identifying information. Leaving the scene of a fatal collision constitutes a felony hit-and-run offense. Pedestrian crashes that occur late at night can involve complex investigative factors, including lighting conditions, driver visibility, and roadway activity levels.
If the fleeing driver is identified, they could face serious criminal charges in addition to potential civil liability. Joell’s family may also have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for funeral costs and other losses resulting from the tragedy.
I offer my heartfelt condolences to Joell Jamie’s family and loved ones during this challenging time.
Source: The Coast News