FALLBROOK, CA – Officials have identified the 21-year-old male pedestrian that died earlier this month when a vehicle struck him on East View Street, reports Fox 5 San Diego.
The County Medical Examiner’s Office says that Natanael Garcia of Fallbrook died on February 5th at the scene of the wreck from blunt force trauma.
A westbound vehicle struck Garcia as he walked west on East View Street. The vehicle then fled the scene of the collision.
Authorities are looking for a blue sedan with windshield damage in connection with the event. Anyone with information or further tips to share can contact the Fallbrook Police Department.
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