S. Mollison Ave. & E. Washington Ave. — Downtown El Cajon Street Scene
A woman died at the scene early Saturday after a driver struck her while she was crossing South Mollison Avenue in El Cajon and then fled without stopping, according to police. The El Cajon Police Department said it received reports of the collision near East Washington Avenue and South Mollison Avenue, and officers have not released a description of the vehicle or the driver who left her there.
Driver Fled After Striking Woman in Crosswalk Area
According to police, the unidentified woman was crossing South Mollison Avenue at its intersection when she was struck by a car whose driver did not stay behind, as reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune. She died at the scene. The newspaper’s report notes that investigators have not disclosed a description of the fleeing vehicle or its driver, leaving the public with little to go on as the search continues.
Fleeing the scene of a crash that results in death or injury is not treated lightly under California law. Under California Vehicle Code Section 20001, leaving the scene of such a collision may be charged as a misdemeanor depending on the circumstances; felony hit-and-run carries 16 months, two years, or three years in prison, according to the Griffin Law Office. The potential charge depends on the circumstances.
Not the First Fatal Crash Along This Corridor
This is not the first time South Mollison Avenue has turned deadly for pedestrians. In August 2026, a 74-year-old man was struck and killed near East Chase Avenue and South Mollison Avenue, per the 619 News Media account of that incident, which noted the driver in that case stayed at the scene and cooperated with officers. A separate incident involved a woman who died weeks after being struck on North Mollison Avenue, according to the Accident News 24/7…