Head-On Collision near Robinson Avenue Left 5 People Hurt

SAN DIEGO, CA (January 16, 2024) – Police arrested one person early Friday morning following a wrong-way collision on State Route 163. 

The CHP responded to the collision around 3:20 a.m. along the freeway near Robinson Avenue in Hillcrest Avenue.

According to the report, a northbound white Mazda drove into the southbound lanes of SR-163 for unknown reasons. 

Consequently, the Mazda driver collided head-on with a gray Toyota Camry traveling in the opposing direction. 

Responding paramedics transported the four Camry occupants to a hospital for unspecified injuries. Police said the rescuers had to use hydraulic-powered tools to extricate victims from the wreckage. 

In addition, the authorities also rushed the Mazda driver to a hospital and were later arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. 

San Diego Officials will provide more information regarding the State Route 163 wrong-way crash as soon as possible. 

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