San Diego Police cruiser
A San Diego Police cruiser. Photo by Chris Stone

A man was pronounced dead at a hospital after being hit by a car in the Miramar area, police said Thursday.

A 77-year-old was struck by a vehicle in the right lane of Camino Santa Fe as he was crossing the street in the 8100 block around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the San Diego Police Department.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The driver was described by police as a 63-year-old man.

No other information was immediately released by authorities.