Authorities reached out to the public for help identifying a motorist responsible for a hit-and-run that killed a 66-year-old ...

A car fatally struck a pedestrian over the weekend on a roadway near Leucadia State Beach, authorities reported Monday.

It is the north beach access point at Leucadia State Beach, a California state park that is run by the city of Encinitas. Apart from walking, visitors tend to surf and sunbathe here.

Also known as Leucadia State Beach, this stretch of sand does not have facilities, but it’s one of North County’s hidden treasures. Tucked below a bluff, it’s a popular place for surfers and ...