Pedestrian struck on SR-163 into downtown San Diego

All lanes of southbound state Route 163 were shut down during Wednesday’s morning commute after a pedestrian was struck.

California Highway Patrol received a report at about 5:40 a.m. that a man's boy was in the roadway of SR-163 at Interstate 5. An investigation determined a pedestrian was walking in traffic lanes on when they were struck by a vehicle that then took off, CHP said.

The pedestrian was declared dead at the scene. He has not yet been identified.

CHP, which is continuing an investigation into the cash, is asking anyone who may have witnessed the event to call their office at (858) 293-6000.

The Medical Examiner's office is also conducting a toxicology report of the deceased man to determine if drugs or alcohol were a factor.

A SigAlert was issued around 6:30 a.m. for the investigation. All lanes were reopened around 8 a.m.