UP TO $1000 REWARD

San Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department want your help in finding a driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run in San Marcos.

On June 15, 2023 at about 5:20 a.m., deputies responded to a hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle and a truck at the intersection of Grand Avenue and W. San Marcos Boulevard in the City of San Marcos.

Upon arrival, deputies discovered the victim laying in the roadway after being thrown from his motorcycle. The motorcyclist was traveling westbound on W. San Marcos Boulevard when a pickup truck ran the red signal arrow and turned in front of motorcyclist. The driver of the truck fled the scene with no attempt to render aid to the motorcyclist.

The victim was transported to Palomar Medical Center with serious injuries. Surveillance footage from a nearby busines captured the pickup fleeing the scene.

Suspect Vehicle Information: Detectives are looking for a 1995-2000 Toyota Tacoma Pickup truck with an extended cab. It will have damage to the passenger side door as a result of being broadsided by the victim.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station's Traffic Division at (760) 510-5047 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case. Visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send web or mobile app tips.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to Deputy James Clone at (760) 510-5047 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to Deputy Marcial Lopez at (619) 531-1547 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..