Horrific Fatal SR-94 Fiery Crash
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12-23-23 9:52 am
LOCATION: WB CA-94 @ NB CA-15
AREA/CITY: San Diego
DETAILS:
- The female driver of a Mini-Cooper was taking the transition ramp from eastbound CA-94 towards the northbound CA-15.
- For unknown reasons, she crashed on the single-lane bridge, flew off of the overcrossing, and landed on a vehicle that was being driven by a male with his female passenger on the westbound CA-94 below.
- Witnesses told the CHP that there was an explosion, and both cars caught on fire.
- A third vehicle was hit by debris and body debris.
- Good Samaritans stopped and pulled the injured male from the car and his passenger to safety as the car was burning.
- The male driver had major injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
- Firefighters responded quickly and out of both car fires.
- The female driver of the Mini-Cooper died upon impact and in the fire.
- A SIG Alert has been declared as the CHP has shut down the westbound CA-94.
- Transition ramps on the I-805, CA-15, and Home Ave are closed.
- Traffic is being diverted to take the Home Ave on-ramp off of the freeway, which will take time.