Two-Vehicle Crash in San Ysidro Kills 58-Year-Old Tijuana Man

SAN YSIDRO, CA (September 12, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, police arrested a 21-year-old Escondido man following a fatal DUI crash on Interstate 805. According to California Highway Patrol, the collision occurred around 5:30 a.m. along I-805 northbound at SR-905. Police said the driver of a northbound Volkswagen coupe rear-ended a Honda SUV traveling in the same direction. Tragically, the first responders declared the Honda driver dead at the scene. The deceased victim was only identified as a 58-year-old man from Tijuana. At the same time, paramedics rushed the Escondido man driving to Volkswagen to a hospital for unspecified injuries. Upon release, police arrested the man for driving under the influence of alcohol. Currently, the identities of the people involved in the incident remain undisclosed to the public. Additionally, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. Those with additional information regarding the Interstate 805 pedestrian crash are encouraged to contact the CHP at 858-293-6000.
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