Police looking for car in hit and run

By: DARRYN BENNETT - Staff Writer

ESCONDIDO ---- Police are looking for a mid-1990s model, black or dark green sedan with a damaged front end and leaking radiator that struck and killed a 17-year-old girl Saturday in Escondido, police said Sunday.

Marlene Resendiz of Escondido was pronounced dead at 5:11 p.m. at the intersection of Grand and Fairdale avenues, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's office.

The driver fled the scene before police and paramedics arrived, authorities said.


Based on antifreeze found at the collision site, police said they believe the car that fatally struck Resendiz suffered front end damage, including damage to the radiator, headlight, hood and windshield.

Witnesses said Resendiz was crossing the street when she was struck by a four-door, compact sedan traveling east on Grand Avenue.

The driver did not have his lights on and may have been speeding, witnesses told police.

The motorist reportedly drove a short distance with the teenager lying on the front of the car. The driver slowed and the teen fell onto the road, police said. The driver immediately sped up and continued east.

The teenager is survived by her parents, Andres and Theresa Resendiz of Escondido.

The collision is under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (760) 839-4930.

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