Three Injured in Solo-Vehicle Collision near La Jolla

SAN DIEGO, CA (November 28, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a rollover accident on Nautilus Street sent at least three patients to a hospital. 

Officers responded to the crash around 12:40 p.m. at the 2200 block of Nautilus Street in the community of La Jolla. 

Based on the investigation, the driver of a 2005 Nissan Frontier traveling westbound lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons. 

As a result, the truck rolled over several times and ejected two teenagers occupying the rear passenger seats. 

Following the crash, the 19-year-old male driver fled the scene on foot and currently remains at large. 

Responding medical personnel transported the three passengers to a hospital. Reports said that one of the passengers suffered life-threatening injuries. 

Investigators are working to determine if intoxication played a role in the incident as alcohol bottles were located at the scene. 

At this time, the San Diego Police Department is leading the investigation. Those with additional information about the rollover crash are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

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