Three-Vehicle Collision Near McClellan-Palomar Airport Left 2 Dead

CARLSBAD, CA (January 18, 2024) – Saturday morning, police arrested Angela Hays following a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 5.

The CHP responded to the fatal collision around 4:40 a.m. along the southbound lanes of the freeway, near McClellan-Palomar Airport.

According to the investigators, a speeding gray Hyundai sedan collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee. The impact of the crash caused the Jeep to roll over in the left-hand lanes, where it was hit by a white Nissan Altima.

Unfortunately, the female passenger of the Jeep died at the scene while the male driver succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

Meanwhile, the man driving the Nissan was transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Police arrested the Hyundai driver, identified as 28-year-old Angela Hays of Corona, for felony DUI and vehicular manslaughter. Authorities booked Hays to Vista Detention Facility.

Those with additional information about the crash can contact the CHP Oceanside area office at 760-643-3400.

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.

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