Driver Killed in Fiery 2-Car Accident on Rancho Santa Fe Road near La Colusa Drive [San Marcos, CA]

Driver Dies in Fiery 2-Car Crash on Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos

 
SAN MARCOS, CA (February 24, 2023) — A driver died in a fiery 2-car accident on Rancho Santa Fe Road near La Colusa Drive.
 
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the fatal collision happened around 7:00 a.m. Thursday. For some reason, a driver lost control of his northbound 2016 Jeep Cherokee on Rancho Santa Fe Road. His vehicle struck a raised median, veered into the southbound lanes and slammed into a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The Jeep proceeded to overturn and catch on fire.
 
Moments later, emergency crews arrived and extricated both drivers from their respective vehicles. Medics quickly rushed them to a hospital where the driver of the Lincoln passed away.
 
The Jeep driver received treatment for minor injuries.
 
Officials did not state the ultimate cause of the accident; however, they do not suspect impairment to have played a role in the crash. If anyone has seen this accident, please contact the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Our caring thoughts go out to the family and friends of the victim.

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