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Good Samaritans help at rollover accident scene

SAN DIEGO – Good Samaritans stopped to help at a rollover car accident scene on Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton late on Thursday morning.

According to CHP, a tan vehicle was on I-5 south near Las Pulgas Road at about 11:55 a.m. when they crashed and overturned in the brush alongside the freeway.

Good Samaritans stopped to help the crash victim. They found one person trapped inside the vehicle that had landed back on its wheels.

The victim was conscious when they were extricated from the vehicle, and an ambulance was on the scene to assess them. They did not sustain any major 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 If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information.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.

Confused victim called 911 after Alpine accident

SAN DIEGO, CA – A woman called 911 after crashing on Interstate 8, reporting that she was bleeding and confused, in El Cajon on Tuesday afternoon.

According to CHP, the woman in a Jeep Cherokee and headed west when she crashed near East Victoria Drive at about 2 p.m. She called 911 and reported that she was bleeding and couldn’t see the road. She also said that she believed that she and the other occupants were trapped in the overturned vehicle.

The emergency crew began to search for a vehicle on its roof in the rea. They found the SUV in a ditch on the right side of the freeway.

The woman and other occupants were extricated, and medics assessed them 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 If information on this blog is outdated or incorrect, please let us know so we can update our posting to the most up-to-date information.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.

Woman goes for help after rolling SUV in El Cajon

SAN DIEGO, CA – A woman extricated herself from her overturned vehicle and went looking for help after a car accident in El Cajon on Monday evening.

According to CHP, the woman was driving a small grey SUV when she crashed and overturned on Farmer Road at about 7:40 p.m. A passerby reported the crashed vehicle that was overturned and blocking the road but no one was inside the vehicle.

Meanwhile, the driver of the car, a woman, had gotten herself out and knocked on the door of a house in the 2000 bock of Farmer Road looking for help.

An ambulance was called to the scene to assess the driver.

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.

Scooter rider suffers brain injury after being hit by car in Mission Bay Park

SAN DIEGO, CA – A scooter rider was severely injured after being struck by an SUV in the Mission Bay Park neighborhood area this afternoon, according to FOX 5 San Diego.

The accident occurred at 1:25 p.m. in the 1200 block of W Mission Drive, when a 67-year-old woman driving a Ford Escape went to the right side of the roadway as she was crossing a bridge. She then collided with the victim, a 30-year-old man operating a scooter.

The scooter rider was taken to the hospital for the treatment of road rash and a brain hemorrhage. He is expected to make a recovery.

Authorities do not believe that the driver was under the influence at this time.

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.

Man injured, facing possible charges after crashing while fleeing police in Escondido

ESCONDIDO, CA – A young man allegedly under the influence was injured after he crashed his vehicle during a police pursuit in Escondido early this morning.

According to FOX 5 San Diego, the accident happened near the intersection of Washington Avenue and Ash Street at about 2 a.m., when police began to pursue a driver reported for suspected DUI.

The pursuit ended when the vehicle overturned and crashed.

The driver, who was identified only as a man in his mid-20s, was taken to the hospital for the treatment of non-critical wounds.

He was taken into police custody on suspicion of driving while under the influence.

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.

Two injured when pickup truck overturns in El Cajon

SAN DIEGO, CA – Two people were injured when a pickup truck overturned in the bushes along State Route 79 in El Cajon on Thursday afternoon.

According to CHP, a grey Ford F-150 crashed and overturned in the 37100 block of State Route 79 which is near the Oak Grove Fire Station at about 3:40 p.m. The vehicle slid about 50 feet from the road.

When emergency crews arrived, they assessed the victims and found that they both had sustained lacerations.

They were transported to an area hospital.

The vehicle was towed from the scene after being recovered.

The cause of the accident is unclear.

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 injures two near Oak Park Elementary

SAN DIEGO, CA – Two people were injured in a single-vehicle rollover accident near Oak Park Elementary School early on Friday morning, according to Fox News San Diego.

A man and a woman were inside a vehicle that crashed and overturned on 54th Street at about 1:30 a.m.

Both parties were transported to a nearby hospital.

The cause of the accident 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.

Firefighters look for Wildomar wreck after victim finds help

SAN DIEGO, CA – Firefighters were searching for a crashed vehicle after an injured person went for help in Wildomar early on Monday morning.

According to CHP, the accident was reported on I-15 south near Bundy Canyon Road at about 4:20 a.m. The vehicle had rolled off the freeway in the crash and the driver had crawled out and gone for help.

While the victim was being assessed and treated, firefighters went searching for the crash scene but were unable to immediately locate where the vehicle had left the road.

After about half-an-hour of searching in the dark, it was found north of Bundy Canyon Road and towed from the scene.

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.

Traffic backed up after Oceanside rollover crash

SAN DIEGO, CA – Traffic backed up on State Route 78 after a rollover crash that injured at least one person in Oceanside on Friday afternoon.

According to the California Highway Patrol, a box truck was eastbound when the vehicle crashed with a red sedan near College Boulevard at about 1:50 p.m.

The driver of the box truck needed medical attention. It is unclear if the other motorist needed treatment. All injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.

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.

Major injury crash reported on Alpine freeway

SAN DIEGO, CA – At least one person suffered serious injuries after a rollover accident on Interstate 8 in Alpine late on Friday morning.

According to CHP, a grey pickup truck was going westbound on I-8 when the vehicle overturned near Willows Road at about 11:10 a.m. The pickup landed on its side.

At least one person sustained serious injuries in the accident.

Further information about the crash, including the cause, has not been released. We will update this story should more details come to light.

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.