San Diego, CA (March 29, 2025) – A 36-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Saturday, March 29, as a result of a hit-and-run collision in the Clairemont Mesa East neighborhood, authorities said.
According to the San Diego Police Department, the man was traveling westbound in the 6900 block of Balboa Avenue around 1:30 a.m. He was riding in the bike lane. For reasons still under investigation, a vehicle that was also heading westbound on the same roadway struck the cyclist, and the driver did not remain at the scene following the impact.
Emergency responders arrived, and the e-biker was transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the medical facility. His identity is being withheld at this time. Police are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, and witnesses were asked to come forward if they had additional information. We extend our sincere sympathies to the family of the deceased individual.
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