Man Killed in Chollas View Car Crash on Market Street near 47th Street
San Diego, California (March 6, 2023) – A man was killed in a head-on collision in San Diego’s Chollas View neighborhood on Sunday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal car accident happened on Market Street near 47th Street at around 1 p.m.
San Diego Police Department says a 1993 Nissan Maxima sedan was traveling westbound when it veered into the opposing lanes and collided head-on with a 2018 Lexus RX350 SUV.
The 63-year-old man driving the Nissan was transported to an area hospital, where he later died.
One person in the Lexus was injured in the accident and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Market Street was closed between 45th and 47th streets for several hours as the scene was cleared.
Additional information about the accident was not provided.
An investigation into the accident is underway.
Due to a serious injury collision, Market Street will be closed between 45th St and 47th St.
This closure is expected to last several hours. Motorist are encouraged to use alternate routes. https://t.co/50Booq72w6
— San Diego Police Department (@SanDiegoPD) March 5, 2023