Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate 8 [El Cajon, CA]
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49-Year-Old Wrong-Way Driver Pronounced Dead after Head-On Collision near Grossmont High School
EL CAJON, CA (September 5, 2024) – Early Sunday morning, one woman was pronounced dead after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 8.
California Highway Patrol officers responded to the westbound lanes of the freeway around 12:45 a.m., near Grossmont High School on August 25th.
Responding troopers say the female driver of a 2021 Kia K5 was heading east in the westbound lanes. As a result, the Kia collided head-on with a westbound 2013 Chevrolet Silverado.
Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced the 49-year-old woman driving the Kia, dead at the scene. Although, authorities have not yet released her identity.
Meanwhile, paramedics took the 34-year-old male driver of the Chevy to Sharp Memorial Hospital for further treatment of serious injuries.
Following preliminary duties, police officers suspect that intoxication played a factor.
An active investigation to determine further information is still currently underway. Once available, more details will be provided about the fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 8.
Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.
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