1 Killed in Solo-Car Crash on 5 Freeway near Wire Mountain Road [Oceanside, CA]

Fatal Oceanside Single-Car Accident on 5 Freeway

 
OCEANSIDE, CA (April 27, 2022) — One person died in a solo-car crash on the 5 Freeway near Wire Mountain Road on Monday afternoon.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the single-vehicle accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. For unknown reasons, a driver of a gray Jeep Cherokee SUV veered off the southbound freeway. Subsequently, the car left the southbound side as it struck the center divider, crossed the northbound lanes and hit a tree near Harbor Drive.
 
Due to the significant impact, one passenger suffered fatal injuries.
 
Following the incident, paramedics responded to the scene and brought the driver and another passenger to a Mission Hospital in Orange County.
 
At this time, authorities do not know the leading cause of this solo-car crash. However, an ongoing investigation should confirm if speed, distracted driving or DUI factors into this crash.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the bereaved family and friends of the victim.

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