Pedestrian hit and killed by car in Vista

Detectives from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal collision in Vista involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Deputies from the Sheriff’s Vista Station responded at 8:14 p.m. Friday regarding reports of a collision on South Melrose Drive near Hacienda Drive, according to the department.

When they arrived at the scene, deputies learned the collision occurred between a gray Toyota RAV4 SUV and a pedestrian, who they said was found lying in a northbound lane of South Melrose Drive.

Deputies and paramedics attempted life-saving measures before the pedestrian was taken to a hospital, where they died.

The driver of the SUV remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators and was determined not to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The Vista Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit is conducting the investigation and anyone who witnessed it or has additional information was asked to contact the station at 760-940-4551.