Briana Contreras Arrested after Fatal Wrong-Way Accident on 8 Freeway [Del Cerro, CA]

49-Year-Old Woman Killed, Briana Contreras Arrested after Wrong-Way Crash in Del Cerro

 
DEL CERRO, CA (January 19, 2024) – A 49-year-old woman died in a wrong-way accident on 8 Freeway, early Saturday morning.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident happened on January 13, at about 12:45 a.m. An eastbound Honda Civic was reportedly traveling on the westbound side of the freeway. A short time later, the Honda collided with a westbound Nissan Kicks near College Avenue.
 
Emergency crews transported the Nissan driver to a trauma center, where she later died. Authorities withheld the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
 
The Honda driver, identified as 24-year-old Briana Michelle Contreras, suffered serious injuries. Officers later arrested Contreras on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol/or drugs and vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
 
She will be booked into county jail upon her release from medical care.
 
CHP continues to investigate the fatal accident. Anyone with additional information can contact the CHP San Diego Area at (858) 293-6000.

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