Bicyclist Killed on I-15 at West Bernardo Drive
By Elena Gomez
San Diego, CA
NBC 7's Elena Gomez updates the investigation along northbound I-15 at West Bernardo Drive as of 6 a.m. Monday. (Published Monday, Aug. 10, 2015)
A bicyclist was struck and killed by a driver Monday on Interstate 15 at West Bernardo Drive.
One witness told officials several cars struck the victim after the initial crash in the northbound lanes at approximately 4:40 a.m.
Officials say the victim appears to be male. The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office has been called.
Investigators are looking for a white truck with front end damage in what they believe may be a hit and run incident.
CHP officers were checking area and off ramps to see if a truck was abandoned.
A SigAlert has been issued until at least 9 or 9:30 a.m.
California Highway Patrol officers diverted northbound traffic onto HOV lanes at Camino del Norte. As of 7:30 a.m., traffic was flowing smoothly along the HOV lanes near the crash scene.
Check back for updates on this developing story.
Source: http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Fatal-Crash-Interstate-15-Bernardo-321251951.html#ixzz3iQLC76QX