Crash on I-8 Killed One Man, Injured One Other Woman

ALPINE, CA (November 15, 2021) – Last Wednesday, an El Cajon man was pronounced dead with one other passenger injured in a crash on I-8.

The incident happened at 12:03 a.m. which killed the driver, a 32-year-old El Cajon man. Also seriously injured his passenger, a 40-year-old woman from Escondido.

The man was driving a 1999 Chevrolet Blazer westbound on I-8 when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll over. He was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene.

Furthermore, the woman was transported to Sharp Memorial Hospital with major injuries.

Additionally, California Highway Patrol said alcohol and drugs are suspected to have been a factor in this crash.

More information will be provided once available.


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