53-Year-Old Vista Man Killed, 63-Year-Old San Diego Man Seriously Injured in Spring Valley Crash on Jamacha Boulevard near San Diego Street
Spring Valley, California (August 31, 2021) – A head-on collision has claimed the life of a 53-year-old Vista man and left another person with serious injuries Monday night in Spring Valley, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The deadly crash occurred at about 9:30 p.m. Monday, August 30, on Jamacha Boulevard, just east of San Diego Street.
The CHP said the Vista man was driving a 2010 Nissan Versa westbound on Jamacha Boulevard when, for unknown reasons, he allowed the vehicle to drift into the opposite lane, where it collided head-on with an eastbound Toyota Corolla, driven by a 63-year-old San Diego man.
The impact caused the Toyota to spin out of control and struck a 1994 Honda Accord parked along 9855 Jamacha Boulevard.
Deadly Head-On Crash on Jamacha Boulevard in Spring Valley
The driver of the Nissan was ejected onto the roadway and died at the scene. His name has not been disclosed pending notification of next of kin.
The Toyota driver sustained major injuries and was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital.
It is undetermined whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash. The collision prompted the authorities to temporarily close Jamacha Boulevard near San Diego Street for an unknown duration as the investigation took place.
Further details about the crash were not immediately provided.
The collision remains under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it's not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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