A man was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Chula Vista, authorities said Monday.

It was reported at about 6:45 p.m. in the 400 block of Broadway, according to Chula Vista Police.

Arriving officers found an unconscious man who had apparently been struck by a southbound vehicle that left the scene, police said.

Officers and paramedics rendered at the scene but the man was pronounced dead, police said.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.