6-year-old boy killed Saturday in a hit-and-run in Pacific Beach

A 6-year-old boy riding his bicycle in Pacific Beach was struck and killed by a 32-year-old driver Saturday afternoon.

According to San Diego Police, the boy was riding his bike along Pacific Beach Drive and crossed an alley at Ingraham Street. The driver, who was turning left into the alley, struck him, knocking him off his bike.

The driver stopped briefly, then accelerated down the alley and ran the boy over before leaving the scene.

The child was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

Police located the vehicle in National City and arrested the driver. Investigators said alcohol was not a factor. The case is being investigated by the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division. The name of the driver has not been released.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.