San Diego Police cruiser
A San Diego Police cruiser at the scene of the hit-and-run. Courtesy OnScene.TV

A 47-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries when he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in the University Heights community of San Diego, authorities said Sunday.

The man was standing near the bus lane, just east of the crosswalk in the 1800 block of El Cajon Boulevard, when he was struck about 8:50 p.m. Saturday by a vehicle that had made a right turn onto El Cajon Boulevard, from northbound Park Boulevard, the San Diego Police Department reported.

The vehicle was described as a dark-colored Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series. Police say it continued eastbound on El Cajon Boulevard.

The man was located at the scene unconscious suffering from a right shoulder fracture, a laceration to the back of the head and minor abrasions.

Police urged anyone with information regarding the crash to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

Updated at 10:06 a.m. June 11, 2023