John Gabbard Fatally Struck on Ballantyne Street [El Cajon, CA]

El Cajon, CA (December 30, 2021) – On Tuesday, 56-year-old John Gabbard lost his life in a hit-and-run crash on Ballantyne Street.

The authorities responded to the crash scene a few minutes past 5:55 a.m. near Sandalwood Drive, between Broadway and the Interstate 8 underpass.

When they arrived, they found Gabbard unconscious with major head trauma.

The rescue team rushed Gabbard to Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego with life-threatening injuries, where he died at 11:45 a.m.

Investigators said a dark-colored truck headed to the freeway struck Gabbard he was crossing Ballantyne Street.

The truck driver immediately fled the scene after the collision.

Please call the El Cajon police at (619) 579-3311 if you have further details about this fatal incident.

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Sweet Lawyers would like to express our condolences to the loved ones of John Gabbard. May you find courage during this difficult time.

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