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, prompted renewed concern about pedestrian safety on Oceanside streets, particularly for older residents and people who depend on walking for daily travel.
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The fatal collision occurred around 5:15 a.m. on Mission Avenue, just east of Mesa Drive, when the pedestrian is crossing or about to cross the road