April 11, 2023 / Source: San Diego Union-Tribune.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a multi-vehicle accident occurred in East County at around 2:30 p.m. The crash happened on Buckman Springs Road south of Interstate 8 on Friday.
According to the investigators, a 1997 Toyota Tacoma and a 2015 Toyota Tacoma were involved in the collision. The younger driver’s pickup crossed over the double yellow lines and collided with another vehicle head-on.
A 62-year-old suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The East County Police Department did not reveal the identity and the name of the unknown deceased person.
The cause of the accident is still being investigated at this time. It is not yet known if alcohol or drugs played a role in the accident. No additional information regarding the fatal crash was provided by the Deputies.