A pedestrian was killed while allegedly jaywalking near a Temecula mall Saturday.

The crash occurred around 4 a.m. near the intersection of Winchester and Margarita roads, steps away from the Promenade Temecula mall, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Investigators said the pedestrian was jaywalking across Winchester before being struck by the vehicle.

The driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with authorities, sheriff’s officials said. No arrests have been made.

“It is not believed intoxication played a role in this collision,” said Sgt. Joey Sinz.

Neither the identity of the driver nor the pedestrian was disclosed.

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