An eastbound 2017 Hyundai Tucson hit the pedestrian, who suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, CHP said.
Jamul, CA — The authorities have released the identity of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle on State Route 94 in Jamul early Thursday morning.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased pedestrian as Guillermo Arellano Pagan, a 55-year-old El Cajon man.
Authorities said Pagan was crossing a dark stretch of Highway 94, west of Hillside Drive, when an SUV struck him at about 4:15 a.m. on November 27, 2025.
Pagan was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident remains under investigation.
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Jamul, CA — A 55-year-old El Cajon man was fatally struck by an SUV early Thursday morning on State Route 94 near Hillside Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 4:15 a.m. as the man was crossing a dark stretch of the roadway.
An eastbound 2017 Hyundai Tucson hit the pedestrian, who suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene, CHP said.
Authorities have not released the victim’s name pending notification of his family.
CHP officials said intoxication is not believed to be a factor in the crash.
The incident remains under investigation.
Pedestrian accidents in California
Pedestrian safety continues to be a major issue across California. Recent data from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) shows that pedestrians make up roughly 25% of all traffic-related fatalities statewide—one of the highest rates in the country.
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