Police Officer Injured in Startling Crash on Interstate 15 near Deer Springs Road [Escondido, CA]

Injuries Reported in Escondido Auto Accident on Interstate 15 near Deer Springs Road

ESCONDIDO, CA (April 24, 2023) – Sunday morning, a police officer suffered injuries in a startling crash on Interstate 15 near Deer Springs Road.

Initially, a hit-and-run occurred at 10:27 a.m. on Interstate 15 near Deer Springs Road.

Meanwhile, an officer was off-duty on his way to work when the California Highway Patrol notified him of the incident. Due to the slowed traffic on the freeway, the officer exited his vehicle to help direct traffic.

Meanwhile, the officer’s wife and children remained inside the vehicle.

Then, a red Ford Focus tried to get around the slow traffic by driving on the shoulder. Then, the vehicle struck the officer and knocked him onto the hood.

As a result, the officer sustained minor injuries. He called EPD dispatch and provided them with the license number of the vehicle that struck him.

When the police officers arrived at the scene, they detained the driver of the Focus.

The incident led to no other injuries.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

What’s Next after Startling Crash on Interstate 15 near Deer Springs Road

 
It is important to drive defensively/abide by all driving laws. By doing so, you can ensure your safety and the safety of surrounding vehicles, motorists, and pedestrians.

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