The mishap happened at around 10:39 p.m. January 9 on the southbound Interstate 5 just north of Poinsettia Lane.

Luz Sandoval
Luz Sandoval Killed in Car Accident on Interstate 5 at Poinsettia Lane in Carlsbad

, CA – The County Coroner's Office has identified a woman killed in last week Thursday night crash on in Carlsbad as 63-year-old Luz Maria Sandoval.

The mishap happened at around 10:39 p.m. January 9 on the southbound Interstate 5 just north of Poinsettia Lane.

Reports revealed the decedent's Dodge van became disabled while traveling southbound on 5 freeway.

Sandoval's son exited the vehicle, pushed it along the freeway, and jumped out of the way prior to a Ford SUV colliding with the rear of the van.

Sandoval was pronounced dead at the scene.

More details about the crash were not provided.

An investigation is ongoing.