2 Drivers Seriously Injured in Head-on Collision on 8 Freeway near 70th Street [La Mesa, CA]

2 Hospitalized after La Mesa Car Collision

 
LA MESA, CA (March 29, 2020) – A head-on crash Wednesday evening on the 8 Freeway seriously injured two drivers in La Mesa.
 
Shortly after 11:55 p.m. on March 25, dispatchers received several reports from people about a westbound SUV in the eastbound lanes of 8 Freeway near El Cajon/La Mesa city limits, revealed California Highway Patrol Officer Travis Garrow.
 
After several minutes, more people proceeded to report about a two-car crash on the 8 Freeway, just east of the 70th Street exit, Garrow added.
 
According to investigators, a 28-year-old man from San Diego was driving the wrong way in a Ford Expedition SUV.
 
This man then collided head-on with a 45-year-old San Diego man driving a BMW 650i sedan.
 
As a result of the crash, all lanes of eastbound 8 Freeway were blocked.
 
Meanwhile, the medical responders transported both drivers to Sharp Memorial Hospital to receive treatment for their life-threatening injuries.
 
Moreover, the detectives suspect that the Ford driver was impaired during the collision.
 
Habits like distracted driving, speeding, and DUIs can lead to road accidents like the collision on the 8 Freeway. More so, huch habits are causes of disastrous incidents involving major injuries, damages, and even deaths.

Thus, it is important to abide by all driving laws. This is to ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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