A Tragic Head-On Accident on Amigos Way Killed 1 and Injured 1 Other

FALLBROOK, CA (October 6, 2021) A head-on accident on Amigos Way early Friday morning killed one person and wounded another.

The tragic accident happened sometime before 10:00 a.m. on October 1st near Amigos Way and East Alvarado Street in Fallbrook.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a 41-year-old Fallbrook male driving a Chevrolet Cruze sedan drove from the eastbound lane into the westbound lane of East Alverado Street, colliding with a woman driving a Toyota Tacoma.

Officers on the scene pronounced the male driver dead. However, authorities did not reveal his identity at this time.

Meanwhile, medics took a 42-year-old Fallbrook woman from Tacoma to Palomar Medical Center with moderate injuries.

California Highway Patrol stated that alcohol might be a contributing factor in the collision but an active investigation remains ongoing.


Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.


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