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Minor injuries reported in solo rollover in Barrio Logan

SAN DIEGO, CA – Minor injuries were reported after a driver’s vehicle landed down an embankment along Interstate 5 in Barrio Logan on Tuesday morning.

According to CHP, the driver of the maroon SUV was at a very high speed when the vehicle left the road and overturned into an embankment along the southbound lanes near South 28th Street at about 5:55 a.m.

One person was transported to the University of California San Diego Medical Center with complaints of pain. All injuries were considered minor.

No other vehicles were involved, and the area was cleared in about half an hour.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Rollover accident seriously injures driver in Santee area

SAN DIEGO, CA – A rollover car accident left a driver with serious injuries near the parking lot of a Santee-area shopping center on Sunday night.

According to local ABC 10 News, the incident happened on Mission Gorge Road near the Costco at about 9:30 p.m. The Jeep overturned in the crash, hitting a light pole, a tree, and landscaping, before landing in the northbound lanes.

After extrication, the 40-year-old driver was taken to Sharp Memorial Hospital. His condition was not considered life-threatening but including major injuries to his face.

Authorities were investigating whether alcohol was a factor in the incident.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Vehicle overturns in four-car accident on I-15 in Escondido

SAN DIEGO, CA – A vehicle overturned in a four-car accident on Interstate 15 in Escondido late on Thursday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The accident happened in the southbound lanes near West Citracado Parkway at about 9:30 p.m. A black Honda Civic was one of the vehicles involved, and another was carrying logs that got scattered across the freeway lanes in the collision.

An ambulance was called to the scene, however, injuries were not confirmed.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Van driver seriously injured when pursuit ends in rollover

SAN DIEGO, CA – A driver sustained serious injuries when his van overturned after a police pursuit in Escondido on Thursday afternoon.

According to Fox News San Diego, the driver lost control on Bear Valley Parkway near San Pasqual Valley Road at about 4:30 p.m. The suspect, who had been being pursued by police when the crash happened, struck a tree and downed some power lines, which trapped more than one other vehicle near the scene.

The other drivers were safely rescued from the power lines.

The suspect was also extricated from his van and transported to Palomar Medical Center for serious injuries.

There is no word on why police were pursuing the suspect

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

SR-78 lanes closed after pickup truck rolls in San Marcos

SAN DIEGO, CA – Multiple lanes were closed after a pickup truck overturned on State Route 78 in San Marcos late on Tuesday morning.

According to CHP, the pickup truck driver was in the blind spot of a motorist merging onto SR-78 from Rancho Sante Fe Road at about 11:50 a.m. The pickup driver overcorrected and their vehicle rolled over, landing in the left lane.

Lanes in both the eastbound and westbound directions were closed for over an hour and a half due to the accident. Even once the lanes had been reopened, it was some time before traffic was back to a smooth flow.

An ambulance rushed to the scene, however, injuries have not been confirmed.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Ambulance rushes to treat driver after rollover on SR-78

SAN DIEGO, CA – A driver was being assessed for injuries after a single-vehicle rollover accident on State Route 78 in Julian on Tuesday morning.

According to CHP, the driver overturned after crashing for unknown reasons near mile marker 78 at about 8:45 a.m.

The driver was able to exit the vehicle while an ambulance and other emergency crews rushed to the scene.

Injuries have not been confirmed. We will update this story should more information become available.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Minor injuries reported from El Cajon rollover accident

SAN DIEGO, CA – At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle rollover accident at an intersection in El Cajon on Monday afternoon.

According to CHP, a black Toyota sedan crashed into a black Honda sedan on Avocado Boulevard near Calavo Drive at about 1:45 p.m. The Toyota sedan then overturned into the bushes along the road.

An ambulance responded to the crash scene and treated at least one person was injuries. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Road closed for hours following tanker crash in Kearny Mesa

SAN DIEGO, CA – A fuel spill caused by an overturned tanker truck closed State Route 163 in the Kearny Mesa area for hours on Sunday afternoon.

According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the truck was entering the highway’s northbound lanes from Balboa Avenue when it overturned around 11:30 a.m. The gas tanker then started leaking fuel on the entrance ramp.

Several hazmat crews assisted with the clean-up, which took more than seven hours. The fuel, about 2,200 gallons worth, was transferred to another truck.

The area was finally cleared at about 6:15 p.m.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Reckless driver flips vehicle on SR-79 in Temecula

SAN DIEGO, CA – A reckless driver crashed and flipped their vehicle, hitting the guardrail and a sign, on State Route 79 in Temecula on Tuesday afternoon.

According to CHP, a witness reported that the woman behind the wheel of the involved vehicle had been driving recklessly and passing people on the left-hand shoulder before the crash happened at the intersection of SR-79 and Pauba Road. At about 6 p.m., the vehicle flipped in the air and crashed onto the guardrail and 55 mph speed limit sign.

The woman and her child passenger were able to get out of the vehicle and an ambulance rushed to the scene to assess their injuries.

Further information has not been released.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.

Ambulance called for driver after SUV overturns in Oceanside

SAN DIEGO, CA – A vehicle overturned into a rock along State Route 76 in Oceanside on Monday morning, according to the CHP incident log.

A black Toyota SUV left the roadway in a blind turn on SR-76 near South Grade Road at about 8:50 a.m. The vehicle overturned and went into a rock.

The driver was able to exit the vehicle but appeared to be in shock after the accident. An ambulance was en route with medics to assess the driver for injuries.

Disclaimer: Many of the accidents we report on are preventable. Our hope is that by publishing information about severe accidents, we can equip readers with the information they need to avoid finding themselves involved in such a tragedy. These stories are painful, but real, as they are sourced from news outlets. Outlets sometimes update their published reports. If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information. These posts do not contain legal advice and should not be construed in such a way.