A University of San Diego (USD) student was killed early Friday morning after being struck by a San Diego police vehicle near the university's campus. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m.
on Linda Vista Road, near Goshen Street, an area that is heavily populated with student housing. The victim, whose identity has not yet been released pending family notification, was transported to a local hospital where they later died from their injuries.
The circumstances leading up to the crash are under investigation by the San Diego Police Department's Traffic Division. It remains unclear whether the student was crossing the street or was already in the roadway when the police vehicle, which was on patrol, hit them.
No arrests have been made, and authorities have not released the name of the officer involved. The area was closed for several hours as investigators processed the scene and collected evidence.
The university has released a statement expressing condolences and offering grief counseling services to students and staff. The incident has deeply shaken the campus community, which is now mourning the loss of one of its own.
This is a developing story and further details will be provided as they become available.