MIRA MESA – Police are looking for witnesses to a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Mira Mesa Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities are still working to identify the victim, as well as the driver.
The bicyclist was struck by a red 2000 Dodge Neon in an apartment complex parking lot on Capricorn Way and dragged about 500 feet, said San Diego homicide Lt. Kevin Rooney. The driver then stopped and ran away.
The bicyclist died at the scene.
Detectives are investigating whether the driver knew the bicyclist and if he intentionally ran him over, Rooney said.
Anyone with information about the crash or those involved is asked to call San Diego police at (619) 531-2293 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS.
Kristina Davis: (619) 542-4591;
kristina.davis@uniontrib.com
