Arrest Follows Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed 76-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 76-year-old pedestrian died in a hit-and-run crash on Mission Avenue early Thursday morning, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old Oceanside man on felony charges. The fatal collision, which closed a major east-west corridor for several hours, immediately raised questions about pedestrian safety on Oceanside streets, particularly for the city's sizable senior population and those who rely on walking. The fatal collision occurred around 5:15 a.m. on Mission Avenue, just east of Mesa Drive, whe