[12-18-2022] San Diego County, CA – One Person Killed After At Least Two-Vehicle Collision in El Cajon

[12-18-2022] One Person Killed After At Least Two-Vehicle Collision in El CajonAuthorities said a person was killed in a vehicle collision in El Cajon on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal crash involving at least two cars occurred around 4:30 a.m. along the eastbound Kumeyaay (8) Highway at the Second Street off-ramp.

CHP officials reported that one person was killed, but details on his identity were not released as of yet.

At least two vehicles were involved, and one was ablaze during the collision. The extent of the injuries remains under investigation.

There was no additional information at this time as the inquiry continued.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Accident Statistics

Every minute in the United States, an average of one person is killed and many more are injured as a result of an automobile crash. Every year, two million kids and young adults die, and another ten million are harmed.

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The total number of people killed in car accidents in the state increased by 23.5% compared to the previous year. A total of 3,898 people lost their lives and another 278,823 were injured due to car accidents in 2017. That year, nine people died for every 100,000 who rode the bus or subway.

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