By Gina Yarbrough
Oceanside, CA–A mountain lion was struck and killed in a single-vehicle collision in Oceanside on Friday, authorities said.
According to the Oceanside Police Department, the incident was reported around 7:25 p.m. near the intersection of North River Road and Wilshire. The occupant of the vehicle escaped unharmed.
In the aftermath, authorities contacted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to handle the incident and conduct a thorough examination of the deceased animal.
At this stage, Oceanside police are unable to confirm whether the mountain lion involved in the collision is the same one that had been spotted in the city in recent days. Investigations into the matter are ongoing as wildlife officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
