Gregory Means Killed in Oceanside Pedestrian Accident on Mission Avenue

Oceanside Pedestrian Killed in Early Morning Crash Identified

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (April 16, 2026) — Gregory Means, 76, of Oceanside, was struck and killed by a pickup truck earlier this month on Mission Avenue in Oceanside, authorities said.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man Oceanside man as the pedestrian who died following the crash at 4:44 a.m. on April 16th, just east of Mesa Drive. .

Gregory Means was walking in the roadway when he was struck by a pickup truck. Emergency services were called, but responding officers pronounced him dead at the scene.

The medical examiner determined the cause of death to be blunt force injuries. The manner of death was ruled an accident.

The Oceanside Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not released additional details about the driver involved.

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