UP TO $1000 REWARD

The North Coastal Sheriff's Station and San Diego County Crime Stoppers want your help in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a deadly hit and run in Encinitas.

On January 1 just before 12:30 a.m., 23-year-old David Dilma and a female companion were struck by a vehicle while running in the intersection of North Coast Highway 101 and Encinitas Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle did not stop to check on the victims and fled the scene. Unfortunately, Dilma died from his injuries.

Suspect’s Vehicle Info:

The suspect’s vehicle is described as a black Chrysler/Dodge minivan (similar to the photo seen below). A left side rear view mirror belonging to the suspect's vehicle (seen below) was located at the scene of the hit and run.

If you have any information about this incident, call the North Coastal Sheriff's Station at (760) 966-3500 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Please visit www.sdcrimestoppers.org for information on how to send a web or mobile app tip. Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.

• Media inquiries about this case can be directed to North Coastal Sheriff’s Station Deputy Alex Tran at (760) 518-0542 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Inquiries about Crime Stoppers can be directed to SDPD Officer Mark Herring at (619) 531-1500 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 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..