26-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck near Severin Drive

LA MESA, CA (November 22, 2022) – Late Friday morning, a man died in an accident involving a big rig on Interstate 8.

The deadly incident happened shortly just before 11:00 a.m. in the area of Severin Drive in La Mesa.

According to the investigators, a man exited a moving Audi A4 while it was traveling along Interstate 8 near Grossmont Center mall. After the man fell out of the car he was hit by a tractor-trailer leaving him with fatal injuries. Medics later declared the man dead at the scene.

Both vehicles came to a stop about a quarter-mile down the road and cooperated with authorities.

At this time, the identity of the deceased person and the other people involved remains undisclosed to the public.

La Mesa Officials will provide more information about the Interstate 8 big rig accident once available.

The Sweet James team sends their warm and sincerest sympathies out to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.

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