[10-01-2022] San Diego County, CA – Two People Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in South Bay

Local authorities reported that a driver and passenger died in a collision off a freeway in the Chula Vista region on Saturday morning, October 1, 2022.

According to Officer Ryan Culver with the Chula Vista Police Department, the collision happened around 9:53 a.m. close to the intersection of East Palomar Street and the Interstate 805 freeway offramp.

According to CVPD, when first responders arrived, they discovered a Nissan Rogue that had just left the southbound I-805 freeway.

The police were informed by several witnesses that the car crossed the intersection before colliding, for an unknown reason, with a concrete and steel wall.

According to Culver, due to the severity of their injuries, the victims—the Nissan Rogue’s driver and passenger—were pronounced dead at the scene.

Their identities are not disclosed until the family members are informed.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Call the Chula Vista Police Department Traffic Bureau at 619-417-9436 if you saw the collision or have any additional information.

Single-Vehicle Crash Statistics

California has a shockingly high rate of fatalities from single-vehicle accidents. In the event of a collision involving only one vehicle, only that vehicle will sustain damage. Possible causes include veering off the road or crashing into a stationary object. Drunk driving, drowsy driving, poor visibility, and inclement weather are all factors in these accidents.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that in California, a single-vehicle accident accounts for 62% of all traffic fatalities. Drivers in California need to stay alert at all times and aware of their surroundings to prevent accidents.

There are many potential contributors to a single-vehicle accident. When the roads are wet, runaways and accidents happen more frequently, especially when drivers are going fast or making sharp turns. Potential roadside hazards include things like truck cargo and fallen trees or branches.

Your ability to recover damages may be severely restricted regardless of who was at fault in the event of an accident involving only one vehicle.

San Diego County Car Accident Lawyers

Reckless driving is wrong regardless of whether or not injuries occur. If the irresponsible actions of a driver caused your death, their insurance company may be held liable.

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