[10-24-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two People Injured After Car Crashes into Wall in La Mesa

Two people were taken to the hospital after their car slammed into a wall as they sped away from the police in La Mesa on Monday night, October 24, 2022.

The crash occurred at 11:26 p.m. in the 7700 block of Alvarado Road.

According to the San Diego Police Department, officers attempted to stop a car because its taillight was out.

The driver accelerated down Alvarado Road, lost control, hit a wall, overturned, and ejected both passengers.

Police reported that a man was thrown from the vehicle and into the middle of the street.

When the car rolled over, a woman became trapped underneath. Police were able to remove the woman from the car and pull her outside.

Both were taken to the hospital with no imminent danger to their lives.

According to SDPD, it is unknown why the two fled or what charges they may be facing.

Reckless Driving Accident Statistics

An aggressive or careless driver endangers the lives of others. Some people’s dangerous driving habits shouldn’t endanger others.

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Annually, about 6 million accidents in the United States result in about 90 fatalities. Three million people are injured in car accidents annually, and two million are permanent injuries.

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