San Marcos, CA – A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on North Pacific Street in San Marcos on Saturday evening, according to authorities.
San Marcos, CA – A man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on North Pacific Street in San Marcos on Saturday evening, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
The fatal San Marcos crash occurred in the 180 block of North Pacific Street at approximately 8:34 p.m. on February 21, 2026.
Authorities reported that 62-year-old Carey Dean Faust was standing at the rear of his parked vehicle along the street when he was hit by a passing vehicle for reasons that remain unclear. The collision happened in the roadway area, striking Faust while he was outside his vehicle.
Faust sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Emergency services were notified through a 911 call, and responding law enforcement personnel arrived at the scene shortly after. Despite their efforts, Faust was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:39 p.m. Authorities confirmed that his next of kin had been notified. No information regarding arrests has been released.
The cause of the San Marcos crash has not yet been determined. Investigators have not indicated whether factors such as speed, impairment, or distraction contributed to the collision.
Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and conducted the on-site investigation. The area was secured as officials documented evidence and assessed the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The fatal pedestrian collision temporarily affected traffic along North Pacific Street as authorities worked at the scene. Motorists in the area experienced delays during the investigation and clearance operations.
The incident remains under investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety and data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), California consistently records a high number of pedestrian fatalities each year. In recent years, the state has reported more than 1,000 pedestrian deaths annually, with San Diego County ranking among the counties with significant pedestrian crash totals.
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