[08-24-2023] San Diego County, CA – 23-Year-Old Man Killed, 61-Year-Old Man Injured Following Two-Vehicle Collision in San Marcos

A 23-year-old Fallbrook man was killed, while a 61-year-old Murrieta man was injured after a two-vehicle collision in San Marcos on Thursday morning, August 24, 2023.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred on Deer Springs Road, west of Mesa Rock Road, around 5:33 a.m.

The Fallbrook man was driving a silver BMW 330ci east on Deer Springs, while the Murrieta man in a gray Toyota Tacoma was traveling westbound on the same road.

The BMW drove over the solid double yellow lines into the path of the Toyota, resulting in a collision between the two. An investigation is underway to determine why the BMW crossed over to the opposite lane.

San Marcos Fire Department paramedics pronounced the 23-year-old man dead at the scene, while the Toyota driver sustained major injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.

Drugs or alcohol were not believed to be a factor in this incident.

No information was released regarding the victim’s identities.

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Fatal Car Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s most recent estimates, 42,795 persons died in traffic accidents in 2022. Compared to the 42,939 fatalities in 2021, this is a small drop of 0.3%.

The estimated mortality rate dropped from 1.37 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles (VMT) in 2021 to 1.35 fatalities in 2022. Nearly 1% more Americans drive in 2022 than in the pandemic’s peak year.

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