Man Killed and Woman Injured in DUI Collision on 15 Freeway [Escondido, CA]

24-Year-Old Male Pronounced Dead after Escondido Crash near Via Rancho Parkway

 
ESCONDIDO, CA (March 4, 2020) – A man was killed and a woman sustained serious injuries in a DUI car collision on 15 Freeway.
 
The incident happened just before 12:30 a.m., when a northbound gold Lexus SUV lost control for unknown reasons. Dispatchers arrived shortly after.
 
An SUV left the freeway, went down an embankment, rolled over and then back onto the lanes. There, it was eventually struck by a big-rig.
 
Both occupants inside the SUV were not wearing seat belts, and they were ejected onto the roadway as a result.
 
A 24-year-old male from Florida was fatally struck by an oncoming Chevrolet Cruze. However, his identity remains unreleased due to pending family notification.
 
Meanwhile, the 20-year-old San Diego woman was transported to Palomar Medical Center for further treatment of major injuries. Her current condition has not yet been updated.
 
As of this time, it is still unclear who drove the vehicle among the two. However, more information will be released once available. In addition, officers suspect intoxication as a factor in the collision.

---

Words fall short of expressing our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of the man who passed in the tragic crash.

---

If you or a loved one sustained injuries or died in a car collision due to a negligent driver, contact Sweet Lawyers. With over 40 years of experience in the legal field, we know what it takes to win your wrongful death and auto accident case. We promise to fight, day and night, to achieve the justice and compensation that you and your family deserve. Call our offices at (800) 674 7852 for a free consultation with a professional in your area. We can also be contacted by email, online chat, and text message 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.